When you think of Worcestershire do you conjure up visions of the picture postcard village of Broadway, a bottle of Lea and Perrins Worcestershire sauce or the world-renowned quality of Brinton's carpets.

There are hundreds of things to choose from and the Worcester News wants readers to contribute their ideas about what epitomises our county.

The idea comes hot on the heels of a Government initiative, launched this week and called ICONS - A Portrait of England, which is inviting people to come up with symbols that create a picture of England.

To start the ball rolling in Worcestershire, we have compiled our suggestions.

At the top is the world-famous composer Sir Edward Elgar, born in Lower Broadheath, followed by the distinctive Malvern sports car maker Morgan, which is about to celebrate its 100th anniversary.

Next comes the Malvern Hills, a major feature on the Worcestershire horizon, inspiring people for centuries.

The household name of Lea and Perrins Worcestershire sauce, which can be found in millions of kitchens, is fourth on our list.

Fifth is Royal Worcester Porcelain, which first began manufacturing fine quality china on the banks of the Severn in 1751.

Next is our very own Berrow's Worcester Journal - the world's oldest newspaper in continuous production.

Then there's the River Severn, which flows the length of the county and has played a major role in its development over the centuries.

Eighth is Geoffrey Studdert Kennedy, who was vicar of St Paul's in Worcester in 1914 and volunteered to be a chaplain to the armed forces in the First World War. He became known as Woodbine Willie for his habit of giving out cigarettes and Bibles to soldiers and won the Military Cross for his bravery.

Next is the majestic 900-year-old Worcester Cathedral - the resting place of King John and Prince Arthur - followed by poet A E Housman who was born in Bromsgrove.

Our list concludes with postal system inventor Roland Hill from Kidderminster and the BBC's radio soap The Archers, commonly associated with villages on the eastern side of Worcestershire.

l What do you think? What would you like to see added to Worcestershire's icon list and why? Just fill in the coupon on this page and send it to the Worcester News. We'll publish your best suggestions next week.