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Worcestershire 

Published in 1828, Pigot's Directory describes Worcestershire thus: "The soil, though various, is generally rich and fertile; producing grain and fruit in the greatest profusion, and abundant pasturage. The soil, between Worcester and the Vale of Evesham, is composed partly of red marl, and partly of a strong loamy clay; the beautiful valley of Evesham consisting of a deep rich earth...  

The air of this county is mild, warm and healthy, there being but few lakes, and very little swampy ground. Malvern hills are famous for an antiscorbic spring, which has, moreover, been usefully administered for the scrofula; the inhabitants enjoy a most salubrious and temperate climate, a circumstance which, conjointly with the beautiful, rich and picturesque scenery which they furnish, contributes not a little to induce multitudes of loungers to make the villages of Great and Little Malvern, which are situated upon the eastern side of these hills, the temporary theatres of their gaities...

The principal manufactures of this county are seated in its city, and consist of gloving to a great extent, and beautiful porcelain and cabinet ware; in other towns in the county are considerable tanneries, glass and iron works; many hands are also employed in the combing and spinning of wool; linen weaving, the making of needles, nails, fish-hooks, etc.  Kidderminster has long been famed for its carpets, and also for the manufacture of worsted stuffs, and fabrics of silk and worsted.  This county is also noted for its fine cider, perry and hops, and beautiful salt is obtained form the springs at Droitwich..."

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