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Any of several rivers in Britain
A former modern county of England (from 1974 to 1996) created from Bristol, southern Gloucestershire and northern Somerset
{i} county in England; name of several rivers in England; American corporation headquartered in New York City, direct marketer of cosmetics and beauty products; city in France
Former administrative county, southwestern England. Bordering the River Severn and the Bristol Channel, it was created in the 1974 government reorganization; its capital was Bristol. In 1996 the county was divided administratively into the following unitary authorities: Bath and North East Somerset, the city of Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire. During the Roman era, major roads were built, and Bath became known for its medicinal waters. From the 7th century, Avon was incorporated into the kingdom of Wessex. In the 18th century, Bristol was an important seaport, and Bath again became fashionable. The region has a diversified economy, including agriculture and manufacturing; tourism is also important. Avon River Lower Avon Upper Avon Eden Robert Anthony 1st earl of Avon Stratford upon Avon
a county in southwestern England
a river in southwestern England rising in Gloucestershire and flowing through Bristol to empty into the estuary of the Severn
a river in central England that flows through Stratford-on-Avon and empties into the Severn
a county in southwestern England a river in central England that flows through Stratford-on-Avon and empties into the Severn a river in southwestern England rising in Gloucestershire and flowing through Bristol to empty into the estuary of the Severn

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Stratford-on-Avon
A town in Warwickshire, England, birthplace of Shakespeare. Often used as a byword for a particularly idyllic or historic town
Sweet Swan of Avon
William Shakespeare, a playwright and poet
Anthony 1st earl of Avon Eden
born June 12, 1897, Windlestone, Durham, Eng. died Jan. 14, 1977, Alvediston, Wiltshire British politician. After combat service in World War I, he was elected to the House of Commons in 1923. He became foreign secretary in 1935 but resigned in 1938 to protest Neville Chamberlain's policy of appeasement. He held the post again in 1940-45 and in 1951-55, and he helped to settle the Anglo-Iranian oil dispute and arranged an armistice in Indochina. Succeeding Winston Churchill as prime minister in 1955, he attempted to ease international tension by welcoming to Britain Nikita Khrushchev and Nikolay A. Bulganin of the Soviet Union. His fall began when Egypt seized the Suez Canal and he supported an Anglo-French intervention in Egypt (see Suez Crisis). He resigned in 1957, citing ill health
Bard of Avon
Shakespeare, William Shakespeare (1564-1616), famous English poet and playwright
Bard of Avon
the Bard of Avon a poetic name for William Shakespeare, based on the name of the River Avon at Stratford, where he was born
River Avon
or Lower Avon River, southwestern England. Rising in Gloucestershire, it flows 75 mi (121 km) southwest through Bristol and into the Bristol Channel at Avonmouth, Bristol's port. Below Bristol it has cut through a limestone ridge to form Clifton Gorge, noted for its suspension bridge. or Upper Avon River, central England. Rising in Northamptonshire, it flows 96 mi (154 km) southwest into the River Severn at Tewkesbury. It is known for its scenic beauty, notably in the Vale of Evesham. Important towns along it include Stratford, where William Shakespeare was born
Robert Anthony 1st earl of Avon Eden
born June 12, 1897, Windlestone, Durham, Eng. died Jan. 14, 1977, Alvediston, Wiltshire British politician. After combat service in World War I, he was elected to the House of Commons in 1923. He became foreign secretary in 1935 but resigned in 1938 to protest Neville Chamberlain's policy of appeasement. He held the post again in 1940-45 and in 1951-55, and he helped to settle the Anglo-Iranian oil dispute and arranged an armistice in Indochina. Succeeding Winston Churchill as prime minister in 1955, he attempted to ease international tension by welcoming to Britain Nikita Khrushchev and Nikolay A. Bulganin of the Soviet Union. His fall began when Egypt seized the Suez Canal and he supported an Anglo-French intervention in Egypt (see Suez Crisis). He resigned in 1957, citing ill health
Stratford-upon-Avon
a town in Warwickshire, central England, on the River Avon. It is famous as the place where William Shakespeare was born, and is very popular with tourists. Town (pop., 1995 est.: 28,000), Warwickshire, England. It is located on the River Avon. The town's first royal charter was granted in 1553. For centuries a country market town, it became a tourist centre because of its association with William Shakespeare, who was born and died there; his grave is in the parish church of Holy Trinity. The Shakespeare Centre in Stratford includes a library and art gallery (opened 1881) and a theatre (opened 1932). Every year from March until October, Shakespeare's plays are performed in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre
stratford-on-avon
a town in central England on the River Avon; birthplace (and burial place) of William Shakespeare
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