a market and borough town in the parish of Ribbesford, in the county of Worcester, 129 miles from London. It is a well-built town, and is situated on an eminence near the river Severn, over which there is an elegant bridge. It has a modern town-hall, a free grammar-school, and several charities; with manufactures of combs, leather, and malt. It is governed by a mayor, four aldermen, and twelve councillors, and returns one member to parliament. Pop. in 1831, 3908; in 1851, 3124. This decrease is attributed to the decline of its transit trade by means of the river, which was formerly considerable.