How do you spell Tewkesbury?

Tewkesbury (/ˈtjuːksbəri/ TEWKS-bər-ee) is a medieval market town and civil parish in the north of Gloucestershire, England.

What does Tewksbury mean?

British Dictionary definitions for Tewkesbury

Tewkesbury. / (ˈtjuːksbərɪ, -brɪ) / noun. a town in W England, in N Gloucestershire at the confluence of the Rivers Severn and Avon: scene of a decisive battle (1471) of the Wars of the Roses in which the Yorkists defeated the Lancastrians; 12th-century abbey.

How do you spell Tewksbury?

a city in NE Massachusetts.

What is the meaning of Cirencester?

/ (ˈsaɪrənˌsɛstə) / noun. a market town in S England, in Gloucestershire: Roman amphitheatre.

What is the meaning of Gloucestershire?

Gloucestershire. / (ˈɡlɒstəˌʃɪə, -ʃə) / noun. a county of SW England, situated around the lower Severn valley: contains the Forest of Dean and the main part of the Cotswold Hills: the geographical and ceremonial county includes the unitary authority of South Gloucestershire (part of Avon county from 1974 to 1996).

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What is the largest town in the Cotswolds?

Cirencester lies on the River Churn, a tributary of the River Thames, and is the largest town in the Cotswolds.

Is Cirencester rough?

Cirencester is among the top 10 most dangerous small towns in Gloucestershire, and is the 38th most dangerous overall out of Gloucestershire's 305 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Cirencester in 2021 was 60 crimes per 1,000 people.

How is Cirencester pronounced?

Cirencester - pronunciation: Siren-ses-ter.

How did Tewksbury get its name?

Tewksbury Township was divided from Lebanon Township, and by Royal patent, became a township on March 11, 1755. The name, Tewksbury, is believed to have originated from a connection with Tewkesbury in Gloucestershire, England. The two townships established a sister city relationship in 2003.

What is Tewksbury known for?

Tewkesbury, reputedly famous for mustard in William Shakespeare's day, is a centre for boating and angling, especially on the slow-flowing Avon. The town's main industries are flour milling, engineering, and boatbuilding.

How did Tewksbury MA get its name?

History. Tewksbury was first settled in 1637 and was officially incorporated on December 17, 1734, from Billerica. There is no evidence that the town was named after Tewkesbury, England. Still, Tewksbury, Massachusetts and Tewkesbury, England kept connected through a local committee called the Twinning Committee.

How old is Tewkesbury?

Medieval Festival

Theoc is believed to have settled on the site of Tewkesbury Abbey but the building that exists there today has its roots in the 12th century. Consecrated in 1121, and credited with one of the finest Norman towers in the world, the Abbey will mark its 900^th anniversary in 2021.

What county is Tewkesbury?

Tewkesbury, borough (district), administrative county of Gloucestershire, south-central England, north of the city of Gloucester.

How is Marylebone pronounced?

Marylebone (mar/li/bone – mar/li/bun)

How do you pronounce Worcester in England?

It's not just Worcester and Leicester.

Most travelers to the U.K. (or buyers of fine condiments) are probably aware that Worcestershire isn't a four-syllable word with the "-shire" at the end, pronounced the way a Hobbit would; it's "WUSS-tur-shur." "Gloucester" and "Leicester" have the same silent "ces" syllable.

Which is nicer Cheltenham or Cirencester?

Cheltenham is the larger of the two towns in terms of size and population. Cirencester is about 20-30 minutes away from Cheltenham and it is a smaller, quieter town. Both are equally nice, you will find that either should satisfy you!

Is Tewkesbury a nice place to live?

Three areas in Gloucestershire are among the best places to live in the country, a new report says. Tewkesbury was the county's highest-ranked area, coming in at 36th in Halifax's nationwide quality of life survey for 2017. Cotswold was rated as the 45th best place to live and Stroud scraped into the top 50 at 48th.

What is the prettiest village in the Cotswolds?

Castle Combe - the prettiest village in England

Tucked in the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in north west Wiltshire, Castle Combe is often called “the prettiest village in England." It's certainly one of the prettiest Cotswolds villages to visit.

What is the nicest part of the Cotswolds?

Painswick. Often known as the “Queen of the Cotswolds, this charming village in Gloucestershire offers some of the best preserved settlements in the region. Painswick, located at the mid-point of the Cotswold Way, is surrounded by some of the best walking country.

What is the capital of the Cotswolds?

Their capital acquired the Roman name of Corinium Dobunnorum, which is today known as Cirencester. Hence the name, "the capital of the Cotswolds".

Where is the heart of the Cotswolds?

The second largest town in Britain during the Roman era, the historic market town of Cirencester is hailed as the capital of the Cotswolds. Lying in the heart of the Cotswolds, the history-rich town of Cirencester wears its heritage on its sleeve.