River Frome Catchment Area

Shows the catchment area of the River Frome and how it is a tributary of the R. Severn. Descending a steep scarp slope gives it a lot of power to turn water wheels that turn hammers that tighten the cloth to make felt. The scarp slope gave rise to the Stroud textile industry along with the fact that cloth makers found Gloucester too expensive to operate in when having to pay Guilds.

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