Press release for the 2010 Town Trail
The Civic Society jointly with Bridgwater Town Council are proud to announce a completely new edition of the Town Trails Guide. The Guide was launched by The Worshipful the Mayor of Bridgwater on Saturday March 27 at 11 30 am, at the Blake Museum.
The new 36-page guide has been produced by a young team of Civic Society volunteers under the guidance of Bridgwater Cup winner, Dr Peter Cattermole. In full colour, the guide is lavishly illustrated with recent and historic photographs from the Town Council’s Blake Museum. Three trails are described, supported by a map which includes the positions of the Civic Society’s Blue Plaques along the routes. The Medieval Trail 1200-1600 explores the oldest parts of the town; the Early Modern Trail 1600-1800 looks at the Georgian buildings, and the Victorian and Twentieth Century trail reveals much of Bridgwater’s industrial past.
Derek Gibson, MBE, President of the Civic Society said: “I feel both privileged and proud to be able to commend this new publication and to congratulate the young members of our local community who have been actively involved in its production. Its publication has only been possible by the generous and appreciative sponsorship by the Bridgwater Town Council. “
Alan Hurford, Town Clerk, said: “We are very pleased to support this useful booklet. It will be of great interest and value to residents and visitors alike, by giving them a new opportunity to explore Bridgwater’s rich heritage.”
