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Bridgwater dates back to 800AD and was a free borough by 1200. It once boasted a riverside castle and was the most significant shipping port on the Somerset coast. It was from here that the Duke of Monmouth set out on his fateful journey to the Battle of Sedgemoor. It is the home of Admiral Blake, described by Nelson as England’s finest admiral. It was even disenfranchised for corrupt voting practices in Parliamentary elections. Relics of its maritime past can be seen at the historic docks and along the quaysides from where shiploads of emigrants left for America. Although it is a town steeped in history, it is today perhaps best known for its spectacular winter carnival with a procession unchallenged as the world’s greatest night-time carnival, an event which reflects the culture of this Somerset community. This book explores the history and character of this unique Somerset town. First published in 2006 and quickly sold out, this new edition of The Book of Bridgwater published to coincide with the Diamond Jubilee, brings the story of the community fully up to date. A new s

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