Bradford-on-Avon
Town in Wiltshire, England / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Bradford-on-Avon (sometimes Bradford on Avon or Bradford upon Avon[2][3]) is a town and civil parish in west Wiltshire, England, near the border with Somerset, which had a population of 10,405 at the 2021 census.[1] The town's canal, historic buildings, shops, pubs and restaurants make it popular with tourists.
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Bradford-on-Avon | |
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The Town Bridge over the river Avon. The small domed building is the lockup, where the town's troublemakers were put for the night. | |
Location within Wiltshire | |
Population | 10,405 (2021 Census)[1] |
OS grid reference | ST826609 |
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Unitary authority | |
Ceremonial county | |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | BRADFORD-ON-AVON |
Postcode district | BA15 |
Dialling code | 01225 |
Police | Wiltshire |
Fire | Dorset and Wiltshire |
Ambulance | South Western |
UK Parliament | |
Website | Town Council |
51.347°N 2.251°W / 51.347; -2.251 |
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The history of the town can be traced back to Roman origins. It has several buildings dating from the 17th century, when the town grew due to the thriving English woollen textile industry.