Evolution of Worcestershire county boundaries since 1844 where more parishes or manors changed hands with neighbouring counties, usually as 'gifts' by the monarchy, church or through conquest. By 1844; the administration of Worcestershire was carried out by the Courts of Quarter Sessions, who were responsible for law and order, civil jurisdiction and certain administrative functions in the county. These roles included the licensing of alehouses, police, weights and measures, construction/maintenance of highways and bridges, poor law disputes and setting taxes. The county was then divided into five hundreds, four separate boroughs for the larger towns (Bewdley, Kidderminster, Droitwich, and Evesham), and Worcester itself, which was a county
Spa town of the oldest among 18 in British Columbia; there are also two in Alberta and one in Ontario. "See: List of spa towns in Croatia" In Croatia, the word "Toplice" implies a spa town. The most famous spa towns in Croatia are Daruvar, Šibenik and Sisak. "See: Spa towns in the Czech Republic" In the Czech Language, the word "Lázně" implies a spa town. The most famous spa towns in Czech Republic are Karlovy Vary, Teplice, Františkovy Lázně and Mariánské Lázně. "See: List of spa towns in France" In France, the words "bains, thermes," and "eaux" in city names often