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| Bewdley |
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West Midlands |
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Town |
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| Population |
10,689 |
| Language |
English |
| Currency |
Pound Sterling (GBP) |
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Overview:
Bewdley is an attractive town in Worcestershire, a few miles to the west of Kidderminster, England. This small settlement lies on the western bank of the River Severn, at the very edge of the Wyre Forest. Bewdley was once a major inland harbour in the country.The town’s ancient prosperity is reflected in a profusion of striking 18th century edifices. Though most of the buildings conform to the Georgian style of architecture, there are some attractive earlier buildings, which include Tudor and Jacobean half-timbered houses (e.g., the Wyre Court and Recorder's House on the high street.).Bewdley attracts many visitors every year because of its history, culture and architecture. Bewdley Festival held ever October contains a variety of artistic performances. The town is also popular for its largest inland boat races. Bewdley celebrates a Beer Festival in each August and a carnival in every June.Nearby places include Stourport-on-Severn (4 miles), Great Witley (7 miles), Stourbridge (10 miles), and Shelsley Beauchamp (10 miles).
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Geography and Climate in Bewdley
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History:
During the 14th century, Bewdley was known as Beau lieu, the French word referring to “Beautiful place”. In 1472, the town was awarded borough status and weekly market by King Edward IV. Bewdley kept this status until 1974 when the town experienced a local government restructuring.Today, the town is administrated by three tiers of local government. According to the order of size, there are Bewdley town council, Wyre Forest district council and Worcestershire county council.
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People and Culture of Bewdley
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People Culture in Bewdley
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Tourism in Bewdley
Points of interest in the town include Bewdley Museum (which concentrates on local crafts and trades, with several working displays), the public library gallery (which is often used for art exhibitions), St Peter and St Paul Church, and Tickenhill Palace.Another major attraction is the West Midland Safari Park, which is located just out of town on the A456 towards Kidderminster. The town is also the seat of a heritage railway, the Severn Valley Railway that runs the 16 miles between Bridgnorth and Kidderminster.Nearby attractions include Harvington Hall, Hanbury Hall, Worcester Cathedral, Dudley Castle, Selly Manor, Wolverhampton Art Gallery, and Royal Air Force Museum.
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Transport in Bewdley
Bewdley railway station and Kidderminster Station (5 km away) serves the town.Birmingham International Airport is the nearest international airport, which is situated around 40 km to the east.
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