The Iron Bridge, Ironbridge, Shropshire

Photograph taken 1945 - 1980 © Historic England Archive ref: AA98/04531

The Iron Bridge over the River Severn at Ironbridge was the world's first bridge made of iron and stands near the start of the Industrial Revolution. Cast by Abraham Darby in 1778, it was made of prefabricated units which were erected on site. This site is now in the care of English Heritage (2010).

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Shropshire Ironbridge

Period

Georgian (1714 - 1836)

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View of the Widnes and Runcorn Transporter Bridge from the shore. It was opened in 1905 and was the largest bridge of this type ever. It was demolished after 1961 when a new high level road bridge was built.

The Iron Bridge, Ironbridge, Shropshire

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