The
present bridge was completed in 1798 under the direction of
Thomas Telford replaced an earlier one which featured a gatehouse
illustrated in a contempory print on the bottom left.
Load Steet leads from the bridge into the heart of the town.
Aptly named since this was where the tradesmen would load and
unload their goods for passage. Bewdley became an incorporated
borough in 1472, held its own markets and courts and enjoyed
the privilege of using a coat of arms |
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The
towns most famous son, Stanly Baldwin was born in Bewdley
in 1867 and became Prime Minister three times. He held office
during the General Strike of 1926 and eased the way politically
for the abdication of Edward V111
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