Bridgwater.
Somerset's creative town.
13th century
Windows, Wall and buttresses at the church of St Mary in Bridgwater, Somerset,
It was built in the 13th century, and has been designated as a Grade I listed building. It is dedicated to Saint Mary, the Virgin. The first vicar was recorded c1170, (Wikipedia.)
In July 1685, during the Monmouth Rebellion, the Duke of Monmouth watched from the tower as the forces of King James II assembled, at Westonzoyland, under the command of the Earl of Feversham prior to the Battle of Sedgemoor, Which was the last battle fought on English soil.
Possibly worth a larger view.
Church Fence
The church of S Mary, Bridgwater has a short fence each side of the main gates, and this is the end of the left-hand side,
HFF and a good weekend
Sale!
Another week, another sale in Bridgwater's Fore Street, The statue is of Robert Blake who was born in Bridgwater in August 1598, the eldest son of Humphrey and Sarah Blake. His home is now the Blake Museum. Link to Admiral Blake's History, bridgwater-tc.gov.uk/history/17th-century/admiral-blake
Bridgwater is at the edge of the Somerset Levels, in level and well-wooded country. The town lies along both sides of the River Parrett; it has been a major inland port and trading centre since the industrial revolution.Wikipedia
HBM and a good week ahead, Large view is possibly best
Tall Trees
An attractive screen of Poplar and young trees to restrict views of the campus beyond the trees,
I think a large view works best!
In the Cut !
A slide from 2008, The Narrow boat Peggytom in the Albert street cutting and heading for the West Street tunnel, on the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal,
Built between 1824 and 1827 with this extension between 1839-1843. In 1968 a part of the wall collapsed hence the patch of whiter wall on the right,
HWW and a large view perhaps !
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Look to the West
Sunset from the window,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, A large view for clarity please
Blue Plaques
Just a few of the large number of blue wall plaques around the historic port of Bridgwater, (5 pips)
Bridgwater is a historic market town and civil parish in Somerset, England. And is at the edge of the Somerset Levels, The town lies along both sides of the River Parrett; it has been a major inland port and trading centre since the industrial revolution. Most of its industrial bases still stand today,
The town is mentioned both in the Domesday Book and in the earlier Anglo-Saxon Chronicle dating from around 800, owing its origin as a trade centre to its position as the main port on the river.
A large view for details please HWW!
Way Back When
Back in 1996 and my days working in Building Safety, called to an unsafe structure at 5pm on a Friday,
The signs and barriers we erected were probably of little use, but at the time they were all we could do until the building's owners had been tracked down.
Music link, Tumbling Down www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrgP5MNHWZ0
HWW !
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