Beckford, Worcestershire

Beckford, Worcestershire

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The village straddles the A46 and is one of the villages at the foot of Bredon Hill. The Carrant Brook runs between Beckford and Little Beckford and there was a ford across the brook which gave rise to the original name. There is no link between the village of Beckford and the family with the name of Beckford who are considered to be among the original Jamaican slaveowners.

The local pub is called the Beckford Inn and the village is known for its silk printing factory which attracts tourists through its workshop tours and demonstrations.

External links

* [http://www.beckford-village.org Beckford] Village Website. In addition to local information, this Village Website includes a very interesting [http://www.beckford-village.org/wartime_frame.php Beckford History] section, with a short video depicting wartime in Beckford.


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