About Droitwich in Worcestershire

Droitwich is a town in Worcestershire, England. The town is situated on the River Salwarpe, and is around 10 miles (16 km) southwest of Worcester, and around 19 miles (31 km) northwest of Evesham. Droitwich Spa is a civil parish in Wychavon district. The town includes the villages of Hampton Lovett, Salwarpe and Copcut, as well as Dodderhill.

Droitwich was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, when it was part of the hundred of Oswaldslow. It was a small market town and salt-producing centre until the early 20th century. The town's name derives from Old English and means "right little settlement".

The town's history is closely linked to its salt production. In the early Middle Ages, Droitwich was the only place in England where rock salt was mined. This continued until the early 19th century, when salt production began to decline due to the competition from Cheshire. However, production revived in the late 19th century, and Droitwich became one of the world's leading producers of salt.

The town's industry declined sharply in the early 20th century, when salt production finally ceased. However, the town has since reinvented itself as a tourist destination, with its spa heritage and attractive countryside making it a popular place to visit.