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Bradford on Avon (sometimes Bradford-on-Avon) is a town in west Wiltshire, England with a population of about 9,326,[1] increasing to 9,402 at the 2011 census.[2] 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 | 9,402 |
OS grid reference | ST823605 |
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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 | |
51.3469°N 2.2510°W / 51.3469; -2.2510 |
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The history of the town can be traced back to Roman origins. It has several buildings dating to the 17th century, when the town grew due to the thriving English woollen textile industry.