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'''Gloucester''' is a city in the ceremonial county of [[Gloucestershire]]. It has a population of 118,400. | '''Gloucester''' is a city in the ceremonial county of [[Gloucestershire]]. It has a population of 118,400. | ||
==Geography== | |||
It is located near to the mouth of the river [[Severn]]. | |||
==History== | |||
The city dates back to Roman times. In 1780 Robert Raikes founded one of the first Sunday Schools there. | |||
==Transport== | ==Transport== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
*AA Glovebox Atlas - Britain | *AA Glovebox Atlas - Britain | ||
*World Book Encyclopedia | |||
Latest revision as of 13:50, 24 October 2011
Gloucester is a city in the ceremonial county of Gloucestershire. It has a population of 118,400.
Geography
It is located near to the mouth of the river Severn.
History
The city dates back to Roman times. In 1780 Robert Raikes founded one of the first Sunday Schools there.
Transport
The M5 passes close to the city.
References
- AA Glovebox Atlas - Britain
- World Book Encyclopedia