Bewdley Collection

Stanley Baldwin, 1st Earl Baldwin of Bewdley, (1867-1947)
Portrait of Stanley Baldwin, 1st Earl Baldwin of Bewdley; the Conservative politician and Prime Minister

Boy and Bicycle by the River Severn
A boy and his bicycle on the banks of the River Severn at Bewdley Bridge, Worcestershire. Photograph by Norman Synge Waller Budd

Bewdley Kiddermisters Howard British active Kidderminster
Bewdley near Kiddermister; S. Howard (British, active Kidderminster, England 1860s); about 1864; Albumen silver print

Amateur photgraphers can find themselves on the horns of a dilemma if they look the wrong way. West Midlands Safari Park, Bewdley. November 1981

Wyre Forest DY12 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Wyre Forest DY12 1

Bewdley Load Street probably 1920s

Load Street, Bewdley early 1900's

The Golden Valley, Bewdley, Worcestershire - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

James Ramsay MacDonald and Stanley Baldwin
James Ramsay MacDonald (1866-1937), British Labour politician, Prime Minister in 1924, and again 1929-1935. Seen here with Stanley Baldwin (1st Earl Baldwin of Bewdley, 1867-1947)

County Map of Worcestershire, c. 1777
From The Large English Atlas: or, a new set of map of all the counties of England and Wales drawn from the several surveys which have been hitherto been published

Bewdley on Severn, 1845-1932 (Watercolour)
7261505 Bewdley on Severn, 1845-1932 (Watercolour) by Goodwin, Albert (1845-1932); Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Bewdley on Severn, Worcestershire)

Public arms: Montgomery; Bewdley; Poole; Wakefield; Hampshire (engraving)
6008939 Public arms: Montgomery; Bewdley; Poole; Wakefield; Hampshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Montgomery; Bewdley; Poole; Wakefield; Hampshire)

New Members of the New House of Commons (engraving)
1603419 New Members of the New House of Commons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Members of the New House of Commons)

West Midland Safari and Leisure Park, located in Bewdley, Worcestershire, England. High diver, Dean Whitaker. 1st June 1979

West Midland Safari and Leisure Park, located in Bewdley, Worcestershire, England. Sign. 17th December 1973

Wyre Forest DY12 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Wyre Forest DY12 2

British Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin with his wife and daughter, London, 27 January 1923, (1935). Stanley Baldwin (1867-1947), Conservative Party statesman, with his wife Lucy (nee Ridsdale)

Right Hon. Stanley Baldwin, M. P. 1927. Creator: Unknown
Right Hon. Stanley Baldwin, M.P. 1927. Stanley Baldwin (1867-1947), British Conservative Party statesman who served three times as Prime Minister

Honorary Degree at Oxford, 1925, (1945). Creator: Unknown
Honorary Degree at Oxford, 1925, (1945). British politician and statesman Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965), left, is awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Civil Laws by Oxford University

Mr. Baldwin Leaving No. 10 to Visit King Edward at The Fort, Dec 5 1936 (1937). From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Stanley Baldwin in the Gallery at Chequers, c1925. Stanley Baldwin, (1867-1947), British Conservative politician and three times Prime Minister

National Government composed of members from the three main political parties, 1931 (1937). An economic crisis in 1931 led to the resignation of Ramsay MacDonalds Labour government

Stanley Baldwin, British Conservative politician, 1933. First elected to Parliament in 1906, Baldwin (1867-1947) served three terms as Prime Minister in Conservative governments, from 1923-1924

Stanley Baldwin, newly elected Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, May 1923 (1935). From The Royal Jubilee Book 1910-1935 [Associated Newspapers Ltd. London, 1935]

Stanley Baldwin, 1st Earl Baldwin, British Prime Minister, 1926. Artist: Alick P F Ritchie
Stanley Baldwin, 1st Earl Baldwin, British Prime Minister, 1926. Portrait of Baldwin (1867-1927). Cigarette card with straight-line caricature, issued by John Player & Sons

Stanley Baldwin (1867-1947), lst Earl Bewdley, British Conservative politician, c1932. First elected to Parliament in 1906, Baldwin served as Prime Minister in 1923-1931, and again in 1935-1937

Stanley Baldwin, 1St Earl Baldwin Of Bewdley, 1867

Lucy Baldwin, Countess Baldwin of Bewdley
The wife of British Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin wearing Buckmaster banquet gown. (1892-1945) Date: 1924

Bewdley Station, c. 1950s
A view of Bewdley Station in Worcestershire, c.1950s, showing the station building, platforms, nameboard and footbridge. Bewdley station opened in 1862

Stanley Baldwin, 1st Earl Bewdley (1867-1947) British Conservative statesman: Prime minister three times between 1923 and 1937. Photograph c1932

Stanley Baldwin (1867-1947) lst Earl Bewdley. British politician. Member of Parliament 1906: Prime Minister 1923-31, 1935-37: here addressing House of Commons from the dispatch box. Cartoon

The River Severn at Bewdley, Worcs
The River Severn viewed from the Bridge, Bewdley, Worcestershire Date: circa 1910s

Poor Rate Receipt, Kidderminster Union
A receipt for a poor rate payment by A Gristwood of the Borough of Bewdley to the Kidderminster Union in September 1923. The Unions operation was financed by the poor rate - the forerunner of

Stanley Baldwin, 1st Earl Baldwin of Bewdley, and his Family
Photograph of Stanley Baldwin (1867-1947), Conservative Politician and Prime Minister (bottom left), and his family (clockwise from top left) Hon. Mrs. Howard, Mrs. Stanley Baldwin, Mrs

Stanley Baldwin, 1st Earl of Bewdley, with some Constituents
Photograph showing Stanley Baldwin (1867-1947), Conservative Politician (centre), talking to some of his Bewdley Constituents at the annual meeting of the Bewdley Divisional Unionist Association

Stanley Baldwin
STANLEY BALDWIN Statesman and 1st Earl Baldwin of Bewdley

Georgian market town of Bewdley alongside the River Severn, Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Fishing at Bewdley, Worcestershire
Two young boys fishing in the river at Bewdley, Worcestershire. Photograph by Norman Synge Waller Budd

Boys with bikes by Bewdley Bridge
Three boys with their bikes admire the still river in the clear evening light at Bewdley Bridge, Worcestershire. Photograph by Norman Synge Waller Budd

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"Bewdley: A Historical Gem on the Banks of River Severn" Nestled in the picturesque Worcestershire countryside, a town steeped in history and natural beauty. Named after its connection to Stanley Baldwin, 1st Earl Baldwin of Bewdley, who served as Prime Minister during crucial times (1867-1947), this charming town has much to offer. One can imagine young children cycling along the riverbanks with their bicycles, reminiscent of the famous painting "Boy and Bicycle by the River Severn. " The old-world charm continues at Bewdley Station, frozen in time like a scene from the 1950s. Bewdley's rich heritage extends beyond politics. It was home to Kidderminster's Howard British active Kidderminster factory that played a significant role in shaping industrial Britain. And for those seeking tranquility amidst nature's embrace, fishing at Bewdley offers an idyllic escape. The streets of this enchanting town have witnessed countless stories unfold over time. Load Street stands proud with its architecture reflecting life probably back in the 1920s or even earlier during its early days. Meanwhile, The Golden Valley paints a breathtaking picture of Worcestershire's scenic landscapes that surround Bewdley. Political figures also left their mark on this historic place; James Ramsay MacDonald and Stanley Baldwin shared moments here that shaped our nation's destiny. Lucy Baldwin, Countess Baldwin stood beside her husband throughout his political journey while adding grace and elegance to this remarkable town. As we explore Wyre Forest DY12 1 Map today or gaze upon County Map of Worcestershire from c. 1777 tomorrow, it becomes evident how deeply rooted Bewdley is within England's tapestry.