Places to see in ( Stourport on Severn - UK )
Places to see in ( Stourport on Severn - UK )
Stourport-on-Severn, often shortened to Stourport, is a town and civil parish in the Wyre Forest District of North Worcestershire, England, a few miles to the south of Kidderminster and down stream on the River Severn from Bewdley.
Stourport came into being around the canal basins at the Severn terminus of the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal, which was completed in 1768. In 1772 the junction between the Staffordshire and Worcestershire and the Birmingham Canal was completed and Stourport became one of the principal distributing centres for goods to and from the rest of the West Midlands. The canal terminus was built on meadowland to the south west of the hamlet of Lower Mitton. The terminus was first called Stourmouth and then Newport, the final name of Stourport was settled on by 1771.
In 1870 the Cast Iron Stourport Road Bridge across the Severn was built. It currently carries the A451 road and was refurbished in 2007. In the area close to Stourport there are several large manor and country houses, among which Witley Court, Astley Hall, Pool House, Areley Hall, Hartlebury and Abberley Hall (with its clock tower) are particularly significant. Hartlebury was the residence of the Bishops of Worcester from the early 13th century until 2007, and Astley Hall was the home of Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin, who died here in 1947.
In 1968 the Transport Act designated the canal a Cruise way” for pleasure purposes. In 1944, this was the location of a famous address to the troops, by USA General George S. Patton. The George Gilbert Scott church replaced an earlier brick church of 1782 by James Rose. This building was never finished, and after suffering storm damage, had to be partly demolished. The current St. Michael's church sits partially within its ruins. The Font was salvaged from the ruins of the old church, and is still used in the current building.
The population of Stourport rose from about 12 in the 1760s to 1300 in 1795. In 1771 John Wesley had called Stourport a well built village but by 1788 he noted that where twenty years ago there was but one house; now there are two or three streets, and as trade increases it will probably grow into a considerable town. In 1790 he found the town twice as large as two years ago. With the completion of the Worcester and Birmingham Canal in 1816, the revenue of the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal plunged sharply and from 1812 the population of Stourport scarcely rose, with many male workers leaving the town.
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Treasure Island/Playland Stourport On Severn Vlog August 2018
This is my first vlog of these two parks. Uploaded slideshows in the past. When visited Treasure Island in the past the experiences have not been to good. Today was like the park has turned a corner. The staff was brilliant and all the rides was working accept one kiddie ride. The atmosphere around the park was brilliant today to. It is the best experience that I have had at Treasure Island.
Olivaceous Delicatessen & Cafe Stourport on Severn 2011 - 2012.wmv
An exciting delicatessen, cheesemonger and continental slow food cafe opened in 2011 offering a wide selection of international and local cheese, olives, peppers, infused oils, vinegars,charcuterie We also offer food and cheese hampers for all occasions whether it be for a birthday, anniversary , Mothers day, Valentines Day or of course Christmas. You can select your products from our wide choice of items and we will gift wrap for free in a basket of your choice. In our continental style Cafe you can enjoy freshly made deli sandwiches, anti pasti and our own Signature blend of Olivaceous Coffee which is proving to be very popular. Stourport is an ever changing unpretentious Worcestershire town combining the charms of the River Severn with the historical canal basins, including the newly completed additional basin which gives access to the nation's waterways. We are proud to be part of Stourport's historic, vibrant centre and look forward to seeing you at our Deli soon.
Location: York Street holds a special place in the development of the New Town since it is here the first house, York House, was built and from that building a street emerged and from that street a town was born to be known as Stourport-on-Severn. This town is uniquely the only town in Britain built solely as a consequence of the coming of the canal in 1771, which after rapid expansion had grown to a population of 1300 inhabitants. Fast forward to the year 2001 and the population has grown to around 19,713 and then in 2011 it's up to circa 30,000.
* Just in case you're wondering our Delicatessen name means of or like the olive; esp., olive-green
Treasure Island Stourport Walkthrough
A walkthrough of Treasure Island amusement park in Stourport, West Midlands.
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Stourport Marina
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Boat trip Worcester towards Stourport
A trip up the river Severn from Worcester towards Stourport. Speeded up 12x.
Stourport Canal Basins Panoramas
Stourport Canal Basins Panoramas
Introducing Stourport-on-Severn Riverside
Stourport is such a beautiful town and its very historic with buildings built over 500 years ago!
There is a lot to and see.
Photos by me
HIGH WATER at Stourport On Severn 22-11-2009.
A few Photos taken on a Cool/Damp November day of the Basin & the River Severn which is running high from the rain we have been having over the last week.
A Guide to Stourport-on-Severn
A Guide to Stourport-on-Severn...coming soon on DVD!
stourport on severn flooding 2014 feb 12th
this is the water in the bungalow field at its worst up to date this year
New Video of Stourport & River Severn
Filmed in and around the Stourport on Severn area in October, when the weather was better. I hope you enjoy the flight :-)
Stourport on Severn Locks
Watching as a 'very nice boat' leaves Stourport-on-Severn locks for the River Severn... love the local accent wanna teck the truck back?
Redstone caves Stourport on Severn
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Stourport-on-Severn, often shortened to Stourport, is a town and civil parish in the Wyre Forest District of North Worcestershire, England, a few miles to the south of Kidderminster and down stream on the River Severn from Bewdley.........and you can get a nice cup of tea!!!
Stourport On Severn Part 2
MV Liberator passing via the Lower wide beam lock at Stourport on her last passage on the Severn.
MV Liberator passing via the Lower wide beam lock at Stourport On Severn on her last passage on the Severn
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Dragging them out the severn
Stourport Basin to the River Severn
Going down a double staircase set of locks...