Shotley Bridge
Coordinates: 54°51′N 1°50′W / 54.85, -1.83 Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...
Population	27,394 (2001) [1]
OS grid reference	NZ108511
District	Derwentside
Shire county	County Durham
Region	North East
Constituent country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	CONSETT
Postcode district	DH8
Dial code	01207
Police	Durham
Fire	County Durham and Darlington
Ambulance	North East
UK Parliament	North West Durham
European Parliament	North East England
List of places: UK • England • County Durham

Shotley Bridge is a village in the Derwent Valley next to, and effectively attached to, Consett in County Durham, England. Shotley Bridge was once the heart of Britain's swordmaking industry. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (600x800, 11 KB) Summary Description: A blank map of the United Kingdom, with country outline and coastline; contact the author for help with modifications or add-ons Source: Reference map provided by Demis Mapper 6 Date: 2006-21-06 Author: User... Image File history File links Red_pog. ... The British national grid reference system is a system of geographic grid references commonly used in Great Britain, different from using latitude or longitude. ... The districts of England are a level of subnational division of England used for the purposes of local government. ... Derwentside is a local government district in County Durham, England, named after the River Derwent. ... 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The origins of swordmaking here dated from 1691. A group of Lutheran swordmakers from Solingen in Germany settled at Shotley, allegedly in order to escape religious persecution, though in practice their departure was prompted by their breaking of guild oaths. Shotley was probably chosen because of the rich iron deposits in the area and because of the fast flowing waters of the River Derwent, which were ideal for tempering swords. Another factor may have been the remoteness of the area, as the swordmakers were keen to preserve their trade secrets, those that they had illegally taken with them from Germany. It is also worth noting that the swordmakers were able to employ the services of the famous local engraver Thomas Bewick. Swords are no longer made in the Shotley district. Today, perhaps the best known feature is the local hospital, where most of the native population of Derwentside under the age of 40 were born. Solingen is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. ... Thomas Bewick (August 1753 - November 8, 1828) was an English wood engraver and ornithologist. ... For the record label, see Hospital Records. ... Derwentside is a local government district in County Durham, England, named after the River Derwent. ...

Parts of the hospital are now disused and are in the process of being demolished. The village has grown in recent years to accommodate a growing population, with new housing estates by the river Derwent, around the old hospital site and on Queen's Road under construction. Old mill buildings by the river are being converted into housing. Derwent is the name of several rivers: Australia: Derwent River, Tasmania United Kingdom: River Derwent, Derbyshire, England; see also Upper Derwent Valley River Derwent, County Durham, England River Derwent, Cumbria, England, also the lake Derwent Water in the Lake District River Derwent, Yorkshire, England and also of one settlement: Derwent...

Notable buildings include the Gothic town hall, St Cuthbert's Church[2], designed by John Dobson, and many pretty sandstone cottages. The village is set in very attractive countryside, surrounded by woodland. Shotley is believed to be a corruption of Scotley and is thought to mean the ley, or woodland clearing of a Scotsman [3]or clearing where pigeons are to be found. The name Derwent comes from Brythonic/Old Welsh and means "oak river". Interior of Cologne Cathedral Gothic architecture is a style of architecture, particularly associated with cathedrals and other churches, which flourished in Europe during the high and late medieval period. ... John Dobson in Wellington, New Zealand, April 2005 John L. Dobson (born September 14, 1915) is a highly influential amateur astronomer who has been dubbed the pied piper of astronomy and the star monk. He was the only amateur astronomer highlighted in the PBS series The Astronomers, and has appeared...

England Test cricketer Paul Collingwood played for Shotley Bridge Cricket Club in his youth where he learned his trade under the tutelage of the great CG Stephenson. ^[1] The logo of the England Cricket Team which shows the three Lions of England below a five-pointed crown The England cricket team is a cricket team which represents England and Wales, operating under the auspices of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). ... A Test match in progress. ... Paul David Collingwood MBE (born 26 May 1976, Shotley Bridge, Durham), is an English cricketer. ...

Crown and Crossed Swords

A prominent building on Shotley Bridge Front Street is the Crown and Crossed Swords, a public house and hotel that takes its name from the swordmaking heritage of Shotley Bridge. An authentic family-run establishment with a traditional bar area featuring open fires, and a family restaurant area and hotel/b+b in the upper part of the establishment. This is a popular stop-off for cyclists and walkers in the area.

References

1. ^ Brown, Alex (2006-12-03). Double ton has family rejoicing ... after a nap. Sydney Morning Herald online edition. Retrieved on 2006-12-02.