Bewdley
by Keith Armstrong
Title
Bewdley
Artist
Keith Armstrong
Medium
Photograph - Digital Image
Description
Bewdley started its life in around the beginning of the 14th century and its name is derived from "beau lieu" meaning beautiful place. A very early possibly prehistoric track that crossed the river by ford was responsible for the town's birth, and along with the River Severn itself was an important means of communication for many centuries to follow. During the 18th Century, fortunes were made from the lucrative river trade and some of the lovely Georgian architecture, an important feature of Bewdley, was erected. The spire of St Anne's Church, built between 1745 and 1748 by Doctor Thomas Woodward, takes prominence in the town centre.
This photo was taken from the Severn Valley Railway, a heritage attraction, which travels 16 miles between Kidderminster and Bridgnorth.
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January 20th, 2016
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