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Until recently, the only commercial
carrying barges still trading on the River Severn were the two grain barges
operated by Allied Mills Ltd out of Tewkesbury. |
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Up until the 18th century not many
bridges crossed the Severn. It was always a shallow river and could quite
easily be crossed by the numerous fords or by ferry.
Current charges for crossing the M4 S.S.C. & the
M48 Severn Suspension Bridge. |
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Some of the greatest floods of the
river occurred in the 18th century, the highest ever in 1795 when most bridges
were swept away |
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Elvers are caught in the spring
down on the lower reaches, worth a fortune and now too expensive to eat. They
are baby eels which are also caught, but not until early autumn. Salmon is
another delicacy, but also expensive. The full range of freshwater fish is to
be found in the river, chub, roach, bream, etc. |
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The Bore is one of natures exciting
free shows to watch, don't miss it. Exciting
photographs. |
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Time and dates for when the bore is
best seen. |
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Up until 150 years ago craft would
trade up river as far as Pool Quay near Welshpool in vessels known as Trows,
but because the river was shallow, getting there was difficult. Then it was
decided to canalize the Severn by building locks and weirs and the furthest
trading point is now Stourport-on-Severn. The river was our main trading
highway until the motorways were built, freight is now carried on our
roads! |
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Old craft associated with the
Severn. |
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Action pictures and story of the
dredging of Gloucester Docks. |
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