Trowbridge is the county town of Wiltshire and is proud to offer a wealth of services to the region and its visitors. The town's rich industrial heritage means that it has much for those interested in its history.

Is Trowbridge in North or South Wiltshire?

Trowbridge is located in the county of Wiltshire, South West England, three miles south-east of the town of Bradford-on-Avon, eight miles south-east of the major city of Bath, 43 miles east of Cardiff, and 91 miles west of London. ... Trowbridge falls within the unitary authority of Wiltshire.

Which local authority is Trowbridge in?

The County Town of Wiltshire.

When did Trowbridge become county town?

The town became the county town of Wiltshire in 1889 when Wiltshire County Council was formed and sought a place which representatives from Swindon and Salisbury, among others, could reach and return home from in one day.

What is the county capital of Wiltshire?

Trowbridge is the county town because it became the administrative centre.

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Is Somerset a shire county?

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How many counties are in England?

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