Trowbridge

Trowbridge is the county town of Wiltshire, England. It is situated on the River Biss in the west of the county. The city of Bath lies about ten miles to the north-west. Well known locally for its tortuous and complicated system of roads, Trowbridge was originally dominated by the wool trade; the last mill closed in 1982. In the churchyard of St James one can see the memorial tombstone of Thomas Helliker. The name of the town comes from a root meaning 'Tree Bridge', referring to the first bridge over the River Biss. The Kennet and Avon canal runs to the north of the town. The main street is Fore Street, which has a variety of shops, and there are also the Shires and Castle Place shopping centres. The Civic Hall is adjacent to the town park, where the tourist information kiosk can be found.

See also

• List of places in Wiltshire
• List of towns in England