Tenbury Wells is known for its "Chinese-gothic" Pump Room buildings, built in 1862, which reopened in 2001
Tenbury Wells, England is known for its "Chinese-gothic" Pump Room buildings, built in 1862, which reopened in 2001, following a major restoration. It is a notable architectural feature, designed by James Cranston in the 1860s, to house baths where the mineral water was available. Tenbury Wells is a market town north-west Malvern Hills, Worcestershire, England lying on the south bank of the River Teme, forming the border between Shropshire and Worcestershire. The history of Tenbury Wells extends as far back as the Iron Age. The town is often thought of as the home to the Castle Tump, but this is now in Burford, Shropshire following boundary changes. Though the Tump, possibly the remains of an early Norman motte and bailey castle, can be seen from the main road there are no visible remains of the castle that was constructed to defend and control the original River Teme crossing. It may once have been known as Temedebury and was in the upper division of Doddingtree Hundred. Originally named "Temettebury", the town was granted a Royal Charter to hold a market in 1249. Over time, the name changed to "Tenbury", and then added the "Wells" following the discovery of mineral springs and wells in the town in the 1840s. The name of the railway station, which was on the now-defunct Tenbury & Bewdley Railway, was changed in 1912, in an attempt to publicise the mineral water being produced from the wells around the town. For over 100 years Tenbury has been well known throughout the country for its winter auctions of holly and mistletoe (and other Christmas products). For several centuries Tenbury has flooded most recently in 2007 and in 2008. The first flood was caused by the River Teme and the Kyre Brook bursting their banks. The second was caused by a combination of 15mm ( in) of rain falling in an hour and the town's drainage system (much of which was blocked) failing to cope, creating flash flooding.
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Location: Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire, England, UK
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