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Bridgwater is the administrative centre of the Sedgemoor district, and the leading industrial town in the county of Somerset, England.
It is thought that the town was originally called Brigg, meaning Quay. In the Domesday Book the town is listed as Brugie. After the Norman invasion the land was given to Walter Douai (a Norman prince), hence becoming known variously as Burgh-Walter, Brugg-Walter and Brigg-Walter, eventually corrupted to Bridgwater.
Bridgwater is famous for its association with the Battle of Sedgemoor where the Monmouth Rebellion was finally crushed in 1685. more...
Bridgwater is perhaps best known for its carnival in November which is the largest illuminated carnival in Europe. more...
Latest News from the Bridgwater Mercury
New £1 million food centre to open at Sedgemoor Auction Centre
9 Mar 2010 | 7:00 pm GMT
A WELL-KNOWN North Petherton butcher is expecting to take on twice the staff when he opens a new £1million venture at the Sedgemoor Auction Centre.
Police investigate spate of graffiti incidents
9 Mar 2010 | 3:02 pm GMT
POLICE are investigating after graffiti was sprayed over several buildings in Ashcott over the last week.
Thief admits to string of Sedgemoor burglaries
8 Mar 2010 | 5:00 pm GMT
A PROLIFIC Lithuanian thief living in Bridgwater could be deported back to his home country, after being jailed for a 'campaign of burglary'.
Latest News from the Bridgwater Times.