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Bridgwater Disability

The UFindUs disability directory is a vital source for those who are suffering from a severe or mild disability or for the families who are caring for a loved one with a disability. The directory provides listings of suppliers for disability equipment that can be essential and people that are able to provide support and advice as disability is often a complex process in receiving the correct information on civil rights and help that can be available when needed. As a disabled person you should find out about your rights and what can be provided for you, the disability directory can provide you with information. If you are seeking Children's respite care or mobility equipment and accessories you can access listings from the disability directory.

About Bridgwater - show infohide info

Bridgwater in Somerset, England, is a market town with Saxon origins. The name of Bridgwater is meant to come from the Saxon, Brigg, meaning quay. The Domesday Book has the town listed as Brugie, while Brugia was also used. After the Norman invasion, the land was given to a Norman prince Walter Douai. Hence the name became corrupted from Burgh-Walter, Brugg-Walter and Brigg-Walter to Bridgwater. William de Briwere was granted the lordship of the Manor of Bridgwater by Henry II, and new buildings appeared. Bridgwater Castle was built in Old Red Sandstone and covered a site of 8 or 9 acres with its own tidal moat. Unusually, the main entrance opposite the Cornhill was built with a pair of adjacent gates and drawbridges. It also had a keep, a dungeon, chapel, stables and a bell tower. William de Briwere also founded St John's hospital as well as starting the construction of the town's first stone bridge. One of William's sons went on to found a Franciscan priory in the town. During the English Civil War the town and the castle were held by the Royalists under Colonel Sir Francis Wyndham, and following the troubles, Bridgnorth Castle was destroyed in 1645. Further problems with for Bridgwater ensued with the 1685 Monmouth Rebellion. Because of the rebellion it is alleged that, until recently members of the Royal Family would not travel through Bridgwater without drawing the blinds of the Royal Train as a response to the ancient rebellion. Bridgwater has often been at the forefront of political progression; in 1797 it was the first town in Britain to petition the government to ban slavery. Bridgwater�s River Parrett was formerly central to the town�s trade, and Bridgwater became a major seaport for the south west. With the Industrial Revolution, Bridgwater was linked to Taunton by the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal (1827), and docks were built in 1841. The focus has now shifted from port trade to industry in plastics, engine parts, industrial chemicals, and foods, making Bridgwater one of Somerset�s major industry centres. The factory formerly producing cellophane was closed in the summer of 2005. Bridgwater is also home to two major distribution centres: Excel, as well as the NHS Logistics Authority.

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Bridgwater Enterprise Centre > Disability in Bridgwater

Tel: 01278 455571 - Northgate, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3EU

Bridgwater Shopmobility > Disability in Bridgwater

Tel: 01278 434254 - 52 Clare Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3EN

Somerset Total Communication > Disability in Bridgwater

Tel: 01278 444949 - Resources 4 Learning Parkway, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4RG

Holmes R.J > Disability in Bridgwater

Tel: 01278 786618 - 18 Huntspill Road, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3DQ (6.62 miles)

Somerset County Council (Social Care Services, Services for People with Learning Difficulties/Disabilities, Residential Accomoda > Disability in Taunton

Tel: 01278 653688 - Newholme Bushy Cross La, Ruishton, Somerset, TA3 5JT (7.87 miles)

D.I.A.L Disablement Information & Advice Line > Disability in Weston Super Mare

Tel: 01934 419426 - Rose Lawn Walliscote Rd, Weston-super-Mare, Avon, BS23 1UY (10.64 miles)

David Ormerod Hearing Centre > Disability in Weston Super Mare

Tel: 01934 623201 - 8b South Parade, Weston-super-Mare, Avon, BS23 1JN (10.64 miles)

Devon County Council Social Services Learning Disabilities > Disability in Honiton

Tel: 01404 540529 - Honiton, Devon, EX14 2DE (18.21 miles)

Honiton Hearing Centre > Disability in Honiton

Tel: 01404 47070 - 74b High Street, Honiton, Devon, EX14 1PD (18.21 miles)

Amplivox Ultratone > Disability in Cardiff

Tel: 029 20221996 - Cardiff, Vale Of Glamorgan, CF10 1AF (19.44 miles)

Contact A Family Wales > Disability in Cardiff

Tel: 01248 670965 - Exchange Bldg Mount Stuart Sq, Cardiff, Vale Of Glamorgan, CF10 5EB (19.44 miles)

Artificial Limb & Appliance Centre > Disability in Cardiff

Tel: 029 20555677 - Rookwood Hosp Fairwater Rd, Cardiff, Vale Of Glamorgan, CF5 2YN (20.13 miles)

Cardiff & The Vale Parents Federation > Disability in Cardiff

Tel: 029 20227800 - 435 Cowbridge Rd East, Cardiff, Vale Of Glamorgan, CF5 1JH (20.13 miles)

Cardiff & Vale Coalition of Disabled People > Disability in Cardiff

Tel: 029 20255611 - 60 Cowbridge Rd Wst, Cardiff, Vale Of Glamorgan, CF5 5BS (20.13 miles)

Disabled Living Centre > Disability in Cardiff

Tel: 029 20560704 - 18-20 Fairwater Road, Cardiff, Vale Of Glamorgan, CF5 2YN (20.13 miles)