Discover Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire

Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tewkesbury_-_2.jpg
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Tewkesbury is a town in the northern part of Gloucestershire, England. Situated at the confluence of the River Severn with the River Avon, it has a population of around 10,000 people (2012 estimate).

Tewkesbury was founded in the 7th century. It was named after Theocalious, a hermit who lived in the area. It had already developed into a settlement before Norman Conquest of 1066, particularly in the area surrounding Tewkesbury Abbey.

The Mill Avon, one of the two branches of the Avon that flows into the River Severn: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:The_Mill_Avon,_Tewkesbury_-_geograph.org.uk_-_249824.jpg
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Construction of Tewkesbury Abbey began in 1090 and was completed in 1121. Formerly a Benedictine monastery, it was saved from the Dissolution of the Monasteries when the townspeople bought it up for use as their parish church. It stands today as the second largest parish church in the country. Tewkesbury was largely a market town for farmers in the surrounding area to sell their produce. It experienced growth and industrial development in the 19th century, when it became a major four milling center. Some of the old mills in Tewkesbury are now preserved and readapted.

Tewkesbury Abbey: Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Tewkesbury_Abbey_2011.jpg
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Visiting Tewkesbury

From London, take the M40 motorway until Exit 8, then continue on the A40 road until the interchange with the M5 motorway. Head north on the M5 motorway until Exit 9, then turn west to the A438 road to reach Tewkesbury.

Places of Interest in Tewkesbury

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