Bewdley, Worcestershire, DY12 2AF

Date of visit: 16th July 2020

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bewdley is a small riverside town and civil parish in the Wyre Forest District of Worcestershire on the Shropshire border in England, along the Severn Valley 3 miles (4.8 km) west of Kidderminster and 22 miles (35 km) southwest of Birmingham. It lies on the River Severn, at the gateway of the Wyre Forest national nature reserve, and at the time of the 2011 census had a population of 9,470. Bewdley is a popular tourist destination and is known for the Bewdley Bridge, designed by Thomas Telford.

The main part of Bewdley town is situated on the western bank of the River Severn, including the main street—Load Street. Its name derives from lode, an old word for ferry. Load Street is notable for its width: it once also served as the town’s market place.

Internal ref number: WO/138/021

Date of Visit: 18th Jul 2020

Kiosk Type: K6
Door Type: C
Crown: St Edward
Kiosk Colour: Red
Usage: Phone
Phone Number (if known): 01299 400095

Northing & Westing: 52°22’33.1″N, 2°18’53.3″W
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Grid Reference: SO 78667 75359
OS X & Y: 275359, 378667
Latitude & Longitude: 52.375849, -2.314798
UK Postcode: DY12 2AF
County: Worcestershire


Listed Status: Historic Eng. Ref. 1348307 03/07/1987