Bewdley

Bewdley ( pronunciation ) is a small town in Worcestershire, England. It lies on the banks of the River Severn in the west of Kidderminster, has 10,689 inhabitants (2001 ) and belongs to the district of Wyre Forest.

The city is a very long time. It was first mentioned in the Domesday Book, together with the establishment of Wribbenhall as part of the estate of Kidderminster in the 14th century. First named as Beau lieu, French for "Beautiful Place " - was a term to John Leland's Itinerary saying in his book " a man can not wish to see a towne better" fits well the city in 1472 at a Borough, a status. kept it to a local government reform in 1974. Bewdley is now part of the Wyre Forest District Council.

The present bridge over the River Severn in Bewdley was built in 1798 by Thomas Telford. It is the only initially obtained Telfordbrücke that is approved for use in motor vehicles. There is speculation by local residents that this was only thanks to a "Secret reinforcing action ", which was completed during the Second World War to make the bridge if necessary, for tanks passable.

The River Severn often occurs in the winter on the banks and flooded many houses and commercial establishments here. For some time, are working to strengthen the western shore underway. It is not planned to reinforce the eastern shore essential because the cost-benefit factor does not allow this. However, it is contemplated to use a temporary deployable inflatable barrier for the protection of the eastern shore, which has been operational since April 2006. Bewdleys experience with Überflutungsbekämfung in 2002 led to the creation of a National Flood Forum.

Twin Cities

  • Clarksville, Indiana, United States
  • Fort -Mahon -Plage, France
  • Vellmar, Germany
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