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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
Bridgwater postal workers walk out
9 Feb 2010 | 9:23 am GMT
POSTAL workers at Bridgwater’s Royal Mail Sorting Office are staging an unofficial walkout this morning.
Woman found dead in Bridgwater
8 Feb 2010 | 2:11 pm GMT
A WOMAN has been found dead in a Penel Orlieu property this morning (Monday).
Carnival procession order to change?
8 Feb 2010 | 11:06 am GMT
A CARNIVAL association has put forward plans which could see the order of the local processions change in future years.
Dr Peter Cattermole awarded Bridgwater Cup
7 Feb 2010 | 10:40 am GMT
A HARDWORKING volunteer was presented with the gleaming Bridgwater Cup in recognition of his 'outstanding' work.
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