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Bridgnorth is situated in the county of
Shropshire (previously Salop), in central Britain, near the Welsh
border and forms part of the Severn Valley region. The town is split
into two- a low town and a high town- by the longest river in
Britain, The Severn. The high town offers breathtaking views of the
low town and the neighbouring countryside. Unpolluted and clear,
Bridgnorth is truly a paradise for walkers, anglers and wildlife,
according to Vernon Pethard, Managing Director
of www.newhomesforsale.co.uk,the Uk’s top new homes property website.
Bridgnorth has a
long and colourful history. There is a castle, caves, a cliff
railway, catastrophes and a civil war that all had a bearing on the
present-day Bridgnorth.
The town was
named after a bridge built over the Severn. The first historical
reference was made to the area in 895. Bridgnorth was once recognised
as one of Europe’s busiest river ports. Writers of the
eighteenth-century compared the town’s wonderful setting to ancient
Jerusalem and Gibraltar.
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Things
To See And Do In Bridgnorth:
Bridgnorth Castle: Originally
built by Robert de Belleme in 1101, the Bridgnorth Castle was
besieged on a number of occasions, last in 1646 by the Roundheads
during the Civil War when this area was dominated by Royalists. A
large section of the high town was ravaged during the siege. Anybody
interested in history will love to visit this place.
Bridgnorth Cliff Railway: The
Bridgnorth Cliff Railway, also known as Castle Hill Railway, is a
cliff railway located in Bridgnorth. The railway connects the low
town and high town areas of Bridgnorth. The length of the track is
61.2 metres, with a rise of 33.8 metres at a 33-degree angle, making
it one of Britain’s steepest railways. The railway was inaugurated
by Mayor William Burton in July 1892.
Northgate Museum: The
Northgate Museum in Bridgnorth is packed with treasures, and is an
ideal place for anybody willing to learn about the history of the
town as well as the area that surrounds it. From a replica of
Trevithick's famous steam engine to Edwardian cash till, collections
at the museum will appeal to people of all ages and interests.
Daniels Mill: Daniels
Mills with its impressive waterwheel is anotherplace you can’t
afford to miss while in Bridgnorth. The watermill is almost untouched
since the eighteenth century and is still owned by the same family.
You will definitely be taken back in time once the mill wheel turns
and at the same time a steam train passes the viaduct. There is a
gift shop from where you can buy 100% wholemeal flour. Coffee, tea
and scones made from the mill’s own flour is also available to
visitors.
Bridgnorth Sports and Leisure
Centre: The
Bridgnorth Sports and Leisure Centre offers a range of activities for
visitors. There is a swimming pool and facilities for squash and
badminton. The venue also plays host to a range of events throughout
the year.
Famous
People Born In Bridgnorth:
The
wonderful town of Bridgnorth has produced many famous people. Some of
them include actors Toby Hadoke and John Baddeley, physician and
astrologer Francis Moore, journalist Elizabeth Dilys Powell and
director Roy Millichip.
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