From as early as 1709 Bewdley had two engines. These were kept in the local church which was the usual practice at the time. A new engine was bought for Bewdley in 1728. The upkeep of this engine ...

and St Anne’s Church in Bewdley. Other major restoration projects are planned at churches such as Alvechurch, Mamble, Stourbridge, and Old Hill.

THOSE of us living in Bewdley or Stourport often look out on the River Severn while Kidderminster is blessed with the River Stour in two ...