Bridgnorth

We went to Bridgnorth. It's an interesting town, in a strict sense, it's made up of two towns; the High Town and the Low Town. They are connected by roads, stairsteps, and also Bridgnorth Cliff Railway (also known as the Bridgnorth Funicular Railway or Castle Hill Railway) the steepest inland funicular railway in Britain. It has operated for over 100 years!

Bridgnorth is named after a bridge over the River Severn. The High Town held the castle, the churches and many 16th and 17th buildings, and the Low Town is along the banks of the River Severn. One of the most impressive things for me in the High Town was the Bridgnorth Castle. It was founded in 1101, and in 1646, Oliver Cromwell ordered that the castle be demolished. By 1647 little of the structure remained, but because of the damage caused during the Civil War, it now leans at an angle of 15 degrees. I felt the power and awfulness of fighting.

It was Saturday, the market was held along the High Street. I found many lovely shops. My mother-in-law bought bread at a bakery, it was really good!