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	Bridgwater \| British History Online
		The Bridgwater and Taunton canal, which from 1827 provided an alternative to the Tone and Parrett navigation, was extended from the terminating lock and basin at Huntworth in North Petherton parish by a loop west of Bridgwater which led to a large dock north of the town linked to the river by a tidal basin.
		of underwood on Bridgwater manor and 3 a.
		In 1381 Bridgwater was the scene of a serious disturbance when St. John's hospital was attacked and the master forced to surrender bonds held against townsmen.
	www.british-history.ac.uk /report.asp?compid=18640 (0 words)

	Bridgwater archaeological survey (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Bridgwater is centred on an outcrop of marl (on the highest point of which the castle stood) in an area dominated by low-lying alluvial deposits.
		The Bridgwater and Taunton Canal, opened as far as Huntworth in 1827, was extended in the 1840s to form part of the new dock complex to the north of the medieval town, which finally allowed all traffic to dock in Bridgwater rather than Combwich.
		Though Bridgwater's heyday was in the 19th century, its principal industry, the brick making industry, continued to flourish throughout the first half of the 20th century.
	www.somerset.gov.uk /somerset/cultureheritage/heritage/projects/eus/bridgwater/index.cfm (2553 words)

	Bridgwater Somerset Genealogy
		"BRIDGWATER, a parish and market town, municipal and parliamentary borough, in the northern division of the hundred of Petherton, in the county of Somerset, 33 miles to the S.W. of Bristol, and 151 miles to the W. of London, by the Great Western railway, on which it is a station.
		It is situated on the banks of the river Parret, about 10 miles from Bridgwater Bay, in the Bristol Channel, into which the Parret falls.
		Bridgwater is a very ancient place, and is mentioned in the Domesday Survey under the name of Brugie; it consisted then of a mill, meadow, and woodlands.
	www.genuki.org.uk /big/eng/SOM/Bridgwater/index.html (0 words)

	Town History
		Bridgwater has a rich and colourful history dating back to at least 800 A.D. when the town was first mentioned in the Saxon Chronicles.
		The castle was held for the Royalists by Colonel Wyndham, the governor of the castle.
		On Bridgwater’s Cornhill the Duke of Monmouth was crowned the King of England and the number of rebel volunteers were swelled by the addition of local men keen to support his cause.
	www.pipm.net /Town/About_Town/history.htm (783 words)

	Bridgwater News, North Petherton News, Bridgwater Sport, North Petherton Sport, jobs, homes, cars
		A WELL-KNOWN Bridgwater man fighting motor neurone disease has hit the headlines this week when it emerged he wants his ashes to be scattered with fish food when he dies.
		AN angry Bridgwater pensioner was left "emotionally beaten" after her handbag was stolen from the one place she expected it to be safe - in church.
		Bridgwater's news FIRST, brought to you by the Mercury news crew
	www.bridgwatermercury.co.uk (0 words)

	BBC - Somerset - Entertainment and Leisure - Bridgwater Carnival
		Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival, in its 401st year in 2006, is the largest of Somerset's autumn carnivals.
		Bridgwater Carnival was held on a Thursday between 1919 and 2000, as it was traditionally the early closing day for shops in the town.
		The squibs, or fireworks, are tied on to wooden coshes lit from a flame in the road and are all held aloft at arm's length simultaneously.
	www.bbc.co.uk /somerset/content/articles/2004/09/20/bridgwater_carnival_event_feature.shtml (428 words)

	The Bridgwater and Taunton Canal
		This enabled goods such as coal and iron to be brought from ports in South Wales unloaded onto barges and delivered inland to centres of population in the county.
		A further Act was obtained authorising the extension from Huntworth to Bridgwater and the building of the dock and its entrance lock to the River Parrett.
		The line of the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal, The Chard Canal and The River Axe became a major defence line in the South West of the County to restrict Hitler’s movement to strategic docks should he invade.
	www.canals.com /Bridgwater_and_Taunton_Canal.htm (1174 words)

	Bridgwater, England. Travel guide & tourist information by Hostelbookers.com
		Sedate BRIDGWATER has seen little excitement since it was embroiled in the Civil War and its aftermath, in particular the events surrounding the Monmouth Rebellion of 1685.
		The disorganized rebel army was mown down by the royal artillery, Monmouth himself was captured and later beheaded, and a period of repression was unleashed under the infamous Judge Jeffreys, whose Bloody Assizes created a folk-memory in Somerset of gibbets and gutted carcasses displayed around the county.
		A good time to be in Bridgwater would be for the carnival celebrations, which usually take place on the nearest Thursday or Friday to Guy Fawkes Night (one of the Catholic conspirators of the Gunpowder Plot hailed from nearby Nether Stowey).
	www.hostelbookers.com /guides/europe/bridgwater (455 words)

	Somerset Gateway UK. Bridgwater history
		Bridgwater can trace its origins back to the Saxon Chronicles of 800 A.D. where it is referred to as Bruggie being the Saxon word for quayside or fording place.
		Bridgwater was still relatively small and formed part of the North Petherton hundred.
		By 1200 A.D., Bridgwater was under the stewardship of William Briwer, a close friend and hunting partner of King John, who visited the town on 5 occasions between 1204 and 1210.
	www.somersetgateway.com /history/rogerevans/medieval.htm (622 words)

	BBC - Somerset - In Pictures - Bridgwater Carnival 2004
		One thing that strikes me about Bridgwater, when compared to the rest of the County Circuit is the length of the procession.
		Bridgwater should limit the number of entries which attend from the Devon, South Somerset and Wessex Circuits.
		This is to the detriment of Bridgwater Carnival.
	www.bbc.co.uk /somerset/content/image_galleries/bridgwater_carnival_2004_gallery.shtml (3522 words)

	Bridgwater (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Bridgwater is probably best known for its Guy Faulks carnival in November.
		Bridgwater has a rich and colourful history dating back to about 800 AD.
		If you are looking for bed and breakfast accommodation near Bridgwater then please visit Apple Rydon Bed and Breakfast for a 4-diamond welcome in a 16th century farmhouse.
	www.walkersfarmcottages.co.uk /bridgwater.html (223 words)

	Bridgwater Flower Show
		Bridgwater has special significance for this gardening team, as Moosey was born here before moving to New Zealand.
		We were treated to Bridgwater's annual flower show, last August Bank Holiday weekend.
		Bridgwater is also noted in the west for the town carnival.
	www.mooseyscountrygarden.com /bridgwater-flower-show/bridgwater-flower-show.html (210 words)

	Bridgwater Somerset tourist information guide on Bridgewater
		Bridgwater, once by the sea and a major port, today the town retains the quay and the Bridgwater Canal.
		Bridgwater is a small town, with some nice squares, it was where the Duke of Monmouth proclaimed himself King in 1685, but lost the Battle of Sedgemoor against King James, he was executed for his efforts.
		Bridgwater also holds the annual St Matthew's Fair in the last week of September, with rides and side-shows in St Matthew's Park.
	www.touruk.co.uk /somerset/som_bridg.htm (710 words)

	Aimhigher: Bridgwater College
		Bridgwater College (Somerset) annually caters for some 20000+ full and part-time students and has a reputation both regionally and nationally as a very successful provider of education, training and leisure courses.
		Bridgwater College is a dynamic and positive place in which to study and work.
		The College is very innovative in its approach to teaching and learning, and prides itself on its 'Inclusive Learning' policy.
	www.aimhigher.ac.uk /universities___colleges___fec/south_west/somerset/bridgwater_college.cfm (131 words)

	.:: Bridgwater and Taunton Canal :: Roots :: dindorp.co.uk ::.
		In Somerset the River Parrett at Bridgwater and the River Tone at Taunton were both navigable for many years prior to the building of the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal...
		The new canal was to be known as the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal although it did not actually start in Bridgwater.
		In turn, this seems to have had a bad affect on the ship canal because the promoters of that waterway found it impossible to raise the necessary cash to begin construction and the whole idea was dropped.
	www.dindorp.co.uk /BridgwaterTaunton/somerset4u_BandT_Roots.htm (4394 words)

	Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival: Home Page (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Bridgwater Carnival 2006 has attracted 137 competitive entries, an all time record, this togeteher with other items makes a total of 161 entries to entertain the ever growing crowd.
		Bridgwater takes its carnival seriously, the origins are lost in time but journalistic records refer to the event in the 1860's and the Carnival became officially recognised in 1881.
		The squibs are let off the length of the Bridgwater High Street, when over 150 squibs are let off simultaneously in the air at arms reach, they are held up by carnival club members on a specially built cosh.
	beehive.thisissomerset.co.uk /default.asp?WCI=SiteHome&ID=7112 (414 words)

	Welcome to Bridgwater Town Web Somerset
		The series of events planned in and around Bridgwater to mark the 350th anniversary of the death of Robert Blake, Bridgwater’s most famous but little known son, will be launched in Bridgwater on Saturday the 14th of April 2007 at 11 a.m.
		Blake’s part in Bridgwater’s colourful history provides a unique opportunity for the town to celebrate our heritage and rekindle local pride.
		The launch of the Blake 350 project will take place at Saint Mary’s Church in the centre of Bridgwater, opening an exhibition there “Blake the Hero” at 11 a.m., and then move on to that most impressive Blake icon, the statue of Blake on nearby Cornhill, which was set up in 1900.
	www.bridgwater.net /Welcome.asp (629 words)

	Destination Guide for Bridgwater : Enjoy England (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Bridgwater is a bustling town, with a wonderful history.
		Today, Bridgwater has a host of high street shops and more traditional outlets, as well as a variety of places to visit and a fine range of pubs and restaurants.
		Bridgwater’s location at the foot of the Quantock Hills and on the edge of the Somerset Levels make it an ideal location for exploring the varied and beautiful countryside nearby.
	www.enjoyengland.com /where/destinations/south-west/somerset/bridgwater.aspx (221 words)

	Hotels in Bridgwater Somerset accommodation - Bridgwater hotels accommodation in Somerset UK (Site not responding. Last check: )
		From Bridgwater you can explore the beautiful county of Somerset with superb countryside and five ranges of hills, the Blackdowns, Mendips, Quantocks, Poldens and the Brendons.
		The cities of Bristol and Bath lie to the north of the county while to the south are Glastonbury and the cathedral city of Wells.
		Bridgwater was once one of Somerset's major ports, it still has some old corners around its historic bridge, notably King's Square and fine Georgian architecture in Castle Street.
	www.kayukay.co.uk /bridgewaterhotels.html (586 words)

	Hotels Near Bridgwater Carnival
		The carnival floats take part in the carnival parade along with other entries; these range from clowns dancing in the streets to 100ft illuminated carnival floats (some with up to 30,000 light bulbs) pulled by tractors.
		The Bridgwater Carnival is held at the beginning of November every year.
		Of all the hotels near Bridgwater Carnival, The Mount Somerset hotel near Taunton is, without doubt, the finest of them all.
	www.mountsomersethotel.co.uk /events/hotels_near_bridgwater_carnival (151 words)

	Bridgwater Builders. Find Builders in Bridgwater with the Builder Register. (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Bridgwater has often been at the front of political progression; in 1797 it was the first town in Britain to petition the government to ban slavery.
		Bridgewater was the main industrial town in Somerset, and a major manufacturing centre for clay tiles and bricks in the 19th century, including the famous Bath Brick which was exported through the port.
		Bridgwater today remains a major centre of industry through the production of plastics, engine parts, industrial chemicals, and foods.
	www.builderregister.com /Bridgwater (1805 words)

	Bridgwater Carnival and Fair
		Bridgwater takes its Carnival seriously, the origins are lost in time but journalistic records refer to the event in the 1860's.
		Each Carnival Club is made up of volunteers who work hard all year round to put the carnival on, the event attracts people from all over the country with many being transported in by special coaches or trains.
		The squibs are let off the length of the Bridgwater High Street, when over 100 squibs are let off simultaneously in the air at arms reach, they are held up by Carnival Club members on a specially built cosh.
	www.pipm.net /Town/Carnival_Fair/carnival.htm (469 words)

	Sterling Bank...About Us...J. Downey Bridgwater Biography
		Bridgwater was named President of Sterling Bank in 1998, CEO in 2002 and Chairman in 2005.
		Bridgwater is a Graduate of the University of Houston and a Senior Fellow of the American Leadership Forum.
		Bridgwater and his wife Kerri are active members of St. Anne's Catholic Church.
	www.banksterling.com /aboutus/au_downeybridgwater.asp (208 words)

	Bridgwater Pantomime Society (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Bridgwater Pantomime Society was established in 1957 by a small group of individuals who felt that the children of Bridgwater and the surrounding areas were missing out on a show just for them.
		The first ever show put on by the Society was at the Bridgwater Town Hall, with the Society staying at the Town Hall for most of its 50 year history.
		Apart from the Show, the Bridgwater Pantomime Society also offers a wide range of services to the general public and other amateur societies.
	www.bridgwater-pantomime-society.org.uk /index.htm (86 words)

	B&B Bed and Breakfast Bridgwater Somerset UK
		Farmhouse BandB near Bridgwater (Bridgewater) in Somerset UK We are a bed and breakfast deally suited for the Bridgwater area.
		For B and B in Bridgwater (Bridgewater) we welcome you to Rydon Farm which offers quality 4 diamond bed and breakfast farmhouse accommodation in rural Somerset.
		Bridgwater is known around the world for its magnificent Bridgwater Carnival in November.
	www.rydonfarm.com /dbwater.html (609 words)

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