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Introduction to Bridgwater
Bridgwater in Somerset, England, is a market town, the administrative centre of the Sedgemoor district, and the leading industrial town in the county. Bridgwater is located on the major communication routes through South West England.
It is pleasantly situated, on the edge of the Somerset Levels, in a level and well-wooded country, having on the east the Mendip range and on the west the Quantock hills. The town lies along both sides of the River Parrett, 10 miles (16 km) from its mouth, here crossed by a handsome iron bridge.
The town is located between two junctions of the M5 motorway, the southern most of which houses a motorway service station. Bridgwater railway station is on the main railway line between Bristol and Taunton.
Bridgwater had a population of 36,563 according to the 2001 census (up from 22,718 in 1951, 3,634 in 1801, and 7,807 in 1831). Historically, the town had a politically radical tendency, being involved in several events of note on the national stage.
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Mayor opens new facility at East Bridgwater Sports Centre
Bridgwater Cup presentation 2009
Dr Peter Cattermole has been awarded the Bridgwater Cup for 2009 in recognition of his work for organisations and the community of Bridgwater. The Mayor Ken Richards will present the cup to Peter on Thursday 4 February 2010 at 7.30pm in a simple ceremony at the Mayor's Parlour.
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