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From 'This is The West Country'
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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...
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Latest News from the Bridgwater Mercury
Health bus visits Bridgwater
3 Jul 2009 | 9:19 am BST
MEDICAL experts arrived in Bridgwater in a bright, blue double decker bus to give out a dose of healthy living advice to workers in town.
More than 300 noise complaints in Sedgemoor
2 Jul 2009 | 11:20 am BST
SEDGEMOOR District Council received 306 complaints about noise from private homes in the last year.
Show class - for just £6
2 Jul 2009 | 10:27 am BST
BRIDGWATER Flower Show is encouraging local businesses to sponsor a show class for just £6.
A performance to be proud of in Puriton
1 Jul 2009 | 5:30 pm BST
PROUD parents watched on as youngsters from Puriton Primary School performed a series of musical concerts.