Hereford
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| Hereford | |
  Hereford shown within Herefordshire |
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| Population | 50,154 |
|---|---|
| OS grid reference | |
| - London | 135.7m |
| Parish | Hereford |
| Unitary authority | Herefordshire |
| Ceremonial county | Herefordshire |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Constituent country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | HEREFORD |
| Postcode district | HR1 |
| Dialling code | 01432 |
| Police | West Mercia |
| Fire | Hereford and Worcester |
| Ambulance | West Midlands |
| UK Parliament | Hereford |
| European Parliament | West Midlands |
| List of places: UK • England • Herefordshire | |
Hereford (pronounced ['hɛɹəfəd] or ['hɛɹɪfəd]) Welsh: Henffordd (pronounced ['hεnfɔrð] "Henforth") is a city and civil parish in the West Midlands of England, close to the border with Wales and on the River Wye. It is the county town of Herefordshire.
The name "Hereford" comes from the Anglo Saxon "here", meaning an army and "ford" which is a place where soldiers could cross.
Hereford has had a cathedral since 1059.
In 1997 Hereford Council lost its status as a city council, and had to appoint Charter Trustees. Its ancient city traditions are recognised and carried on by the parish council, which is lead by the City Mayor.
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