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Bedworth sits on Coventry’s northern boundary and whilst still thought of as a former mining town, it formed an important part of the 19th century silk ribbon weaving industry of the area. There has been much regeneration work and the town is proud of its parks and green spaces having won several Britain in Bloom competitions.
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Places of interest
There is a busy covered market with good independent retailers and many bargains can be found here. The Bedworth Civic Hall hosts a good range of events including the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestratraditional pantomines and ballet. Every year folk music lovers flock to the folk festival. Almshouses and Parsonage project.
The most notable buildings in Bedworth are the picturesque Nicholas Chamberlaine's Almshouses on All Saint's Square in the town centre, which are built in Tudor style and date from 1840.
The locally born author George Eliot (Mary Anne Evans) lived in Bedworth between 1819 and 1841. The house where she lived "Griff House" still stands and is now a popular pub.
Other attractions in and around the town include Astley Book Farm, Bedworth Arts Centre and The Parsonage Project Heritage Centre.
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For further information on Bedworth see:
www.visitnorthernwarwickshire.com
www.bedworth-society.co.uk
www.nuneatonandbedworth.gov.uk
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