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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
Search for missing man Gerald McGonnell
29 Jul 2010 | 2:01 pm BST
POLICE have renewed a public appeal to find a missing man, who they believe may have been in the Bridgwater area.
Police tape off area in Bath Road
29 Jul 2010 | 9:45 am BST
POLICE have taped off a small area near homes in Bath Road in Bridgwater this morning.
Puppet fun at Nether Stowey Children's Centre opening
28 Jul 2010 | 4:55 pm BST
PICTURED at the opening of the new Nether Stowey Children’s Centre are Pam Bennie, Sue Davidson, Faye and Carl Brazier, and one-year-old Jessica Brazier.
Having a ball for Josh Evans
28 Jul 2010 | 12:40 pm BST
HUNDREDS of people attended a glitzy summer ball held to support a diabetes charity set up in memory of a popular North Petherton rugby player.
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