Bradford-on-Avon

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 About Bradford-on-Avon

The Town Bridge, Bradford-on-Avon

The Town Bridge, Bradford-on-Avon

Bradford-on-Avon is a small town in west Wiltshire that grew around the ford across the river Avon hence the origin of the town’s name (“Broad-Ford”). The town’s canal, historic buildings, shops, pubs and restaurants make it popular with tourists. 

The town is home to the Wiltshire Music Centre offering educational and performing facilities to the county musicians and entertainment for all with a variety of concerts and artists. The centre has a 300 seat auditorium which is said to have ‘the finest acoustic outside London.’ 

 

History

St Thomas More Church, Bradford-on-Avon

St Thomas More Church, Bradford-on-Avon

  • The history of Bradford-on-Avon can be traced back to Roman origins.
  • It has several buildings dating to the 17th century, when the town grew due to the thriving English woollen textile industry. The river provided the power for the wool mills that gave the town its wealth. The mills prospered until the English woollen industry shifted its centre of power to Yorkshire in the late 19th century. The last local mill closed in 1905.

Facts

  • Population – 9,326 (2001)
  • Unitary Authority – Wiltshire Council
  • Major Industries – Tourism; Retail
  • Post Town – BRADFORD-on-AVON
  • Postcode District – BA15
  • Dialling Code – 01225
  • Police – Wiltshire Police
  • Fire – Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service
  • Ambulance – Great Western Ambulance Service

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The Tithe Barn, Bradford-on-Avon

The Tithe Barn, Bradford-on-Avon

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