a market-town in the hundred of Halfshire, and county of Worcester, a hundred and seventeen miles from London. It is a borough, and formerly sent members to parliament. It stands on the edge of a black heath, but chiefly depends on some manufactures of nails, needles, and hats. The market is on Tuesday. The inhabitants amounted in 1801 to 5898, in 1811 to 6201, and in 1821 to 7519.