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The listing text is wrong, as you can quickly see if you read it through. 54 Clare Street is the 'English Raj' Indian restaurant. The listed building is at 54 High Street in the wide part at the west end of Clare Street; indeed, it is next door to 62, Clare Street. More recently it was The Gallery

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Rod, Wow - that was quick. No, to clarify I meant that St Mary's Church is dedicated to St Mary the Virgin, not St. Mary Magdalene under which name it is referred to more than once. I think that the Elim Pentecostal Church was and still is in Penel-Orlieu, and not Church Street. (It is so easy to

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The current version of the page says "The last commercial use of the docks was when coal imports ceased on July 31, 1971" - not citation given. According to the January 2009 edition of Somerset Life, page 118, "Bridgwater Docks finally closed in 1969, when the local cellophane plant switched from

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Last time I tried to alter an article I got flamed, so only want to point out that under "Present" the article refers to Gerber Foods on Express Park, this being linked to an article about Gerber Products Company. In fact the company on Express Park is Gerber Foods (Soft Drinks) Ltd, a juice and

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I live in the Bridgwater area (Cannington) and was born in the South West, but am now accomodated at the DSFC, and am very interessted on the millitary history (particularly WW2) of Bridgwater and it's surrounding area, mainly the Taunton stop line. I'd be grateful of any info on the POW camp as

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im a resident in bridgwater and i go to the carnival every year, im wuite dedicated to the town and enjoy alot about it, However, i think you are wrong, although we are rebels i think that the carnvial is to celebrate Guy fawkes getting caught and therfor preventing it, why would you want to

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I redirected this link away from Gerber Products a few weeks back, (not having read this page). I don't know when the above anon comment was added, but all appears OK now (although no article on the correct Gerber Foods appears to exists on Knowledge at the moment, but I added them onto the

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This comment appears to be out of date as the article does not mention that it is a celebration of the attempt to blow-up paliament (or the monarch). Indeed, all 5th of November events (including bonfire, carnivals and fireworks) across the UK is a celebration of the failure.

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At a glance, the name of the parish church needs to be corrected in more than one place and, also, where is the Chapel in Church Street? The only 'church' thing that was ever in Church Street to my knopwledge, was the 'Admiral Blake Coffee Tavern' before it moved to Eastover.

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altough I live so close I've never found much out about it. Also is there much in the way of naval history during this period for the Sedgmoor area, as Brigwater was an important port (even if it lost it's importance at the begginging of the 20th century)?

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Wow! That last revision was fantastic; really added a lot to the entry. I'm originally from Bridgwater (obviously) and didn't know much about the town's wartime history, so thanks for that. Is the large fenced area of wasteland on Colley Lane the POW camp?

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as "Elim Pentecostal Church GV II Public house, now a shop" this may be out of date however. You can of course change the article your self (by clicking on the edit tab), particularly if you can find references to back up the changes you wish to make.—

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I would love to see something added regarding Castle House, the fascinating concrete folly in the town. Was it the first all-concrete building to be erected in the UK or something? There's little to be found on the Internet, but a picture can be seen

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For navigation click on the phrase "A History of the County of Somerset: Vol 6" to get the index for the complete book - covers North Petherton etc. Alternatively, each page has a link after the endnotes to the previous and succeeding sections.

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I should have checked more carefully. I just searched for Midsummer fair. For old charters etc I often go to Victoria County Histoies which are available from British History Online (relevant page

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write a publication and change history) I would prefer someone with better key-board control to change the article as it is basically very good and I don't want to take the blame for ruining it!

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The source given says that the Midsummer fair was granted by King John in 1200 (not 1201) and confirmed by subsequent monarchs in 1371, 1400, 1539, and 1587. Therefore it is impossible that a

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says "54 High Street" in the header but then if you click the "Listing Text" tab it says Clare Street. The scale of the tsreet map I'm looking at is not detailed enough to resolve it.—

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Very good, just the points raised above, which I hope don't seem too daunting. I shall place on hold until 20 April in view of the nominator's absence for much of that time. ––

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2 British History Online references (Cannington & Bridgwater) had got merged in the referencing system - hopefully now sorted + I've added refs for 5th largest

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for Good Article status. I am aware that the nominator will be without access 9-16 April or thereabout, rest assured that I will not fail it during that time. ––

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In the 1685 Monmouth Rebellion, the rebel James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth was proclaimed King in various local towns including on the Cornhill in Bridgwater.

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I have uploaded a photo taken last year, showing the supporting webbing. This can be used, if you wish.— Careful With That Axe, Eugene 07:58, 3 July 2009 (UTC)

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Further reading sections are almost always a bad idea on Wiki since they're uncurated and tend to bloat unhelpfully. Kindly restore these sources—

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I have added one image - the British Cellophane advertisement - and when I get chance this weekend, will scan some more recent images of the town.

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You could change it using the Somerset Life ref given above, but I've been trying to find some further data/corroboration. There is nothing on

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Right - got it. This was originally Presbyterian, becoming Unitarian in the early nineteenth century. I reworded a little to clarify. ––

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coal to fuel oil". Clearly a discrepancy here that needs resolving. Perhaps coal imports ended in '69 and the docks closed in '71?

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The article is well referenced, all sources to which I had access supported the statements. All appeared to be reliable sources

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Well spotted. I'm going to the library today & will try to get a copy of the book cited as the reference for this.—

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I've now got a copy of the book cited & it does say John rather than Henry, therefore I've changed the article.—

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Thanks for the comments, I've tried to address them - but do wonder if Dampiet Street Unitarian chapel is now OK?—

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entries there is plenty for you to add something to this article & it is notable enough for it's own article.—

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The site states that "William Briwere was granted the lordship of the Manor of Bridgwater by Henry II in 1201"

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The medieval importance of these markets and fairs for the sale of wool and wine and later of cloth has gone

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says "Church of St Mary" or are we talking about another church? The one on church street is described by

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in 1554. Also the source given does not mention any Michaelmas fair (Sept 21) added in 1554 either. ----

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See my comment above about this. I am now happy to confirm this as a Good article, congratulations. ––

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Not a lot but I've added hockey, cricket & leisure centre. The swimming pool closed last year

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Bridgwater is situated, on the edge of the Somerset Levels, in a level and well-wooded country,

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Most commercial shipping travels upriver as far as Dunball wharf, which handles bulk cargoes

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does say there is a Michaelmas fair under Royal Charter but doesn't give a date , as does

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and is now the Palace nightclub. What is it that was in Church Street - on the east bank?

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Thanks for your review (& edits) they have certainly helped to improve the article.—

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Matters seem to have calmed by 1688 when the Dampiet Street Unitarian chapel was founded.

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Hi Peter, Thanks for your comment. Can you be a little more specific - what name should

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Parliamentary representation began in 1295 and continued until the Reform Act of 1870.

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Consistency: William Briwere, William de Briwere, William Brewer - stick to one form

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I have reduced the detail in the uncited claims re fairs & added references.—

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disambiguation page with a link to their parent company Hanover Acceptances Group

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Are there any non-Christian places of worship, eg Muslim, Buddhist, Sikh, Jewish?

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Not a lot - added RC & a Buddhist evening class at Quaker meeting house

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repeaqst the pharse used in the lead, better to vary it somewhat.

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Expanded - interesting bit re disenfranchised constituency

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