Ironbridge
April 21 in England ⋅ ☁️ 8 °CHeute Vormittag ging es zur Ironbridge, der ältesten Eisenbrücke weltweit, erbaut 1779. Der kleine Ort trägt den gleichen Namen. Es war viel los, sicherlich auch aufgrund des tollen Wetters: u.a.Read more
Heute Vormittag ging es zur Ironbridge, der ältesten Eisenbrücke weltweit, erbaut 1779. Der kleine Ort trägt den gleichen Namen. Es war viel los, sicherlich auch aufgrund des tollen Wetters: u.a.Read more
Today we saw quite a bit of the Severn Valley Railway which is a 26km heritage line operating mostly steam hauled passenger trains with stops at beautifully restored stations. Unfortunately we heardRead more
Iron Bridge! Another UNESO World Heritage site! It was built in 1779 and with Iron! Yes, Iron could hold that weight. We also walked around the Ironbridge small town. It was a lovely walk. Thanks theRead more
This is one of the ten museums of the Ironbridge Trust, housed in the old factory buildings. Decorative tiles were produced in Jackfield from early 1700s. We have always admired tile, and more so nowRead more
Most of the buildings here were moved to this created town from other areas. Taken apart brick-by-brick and put back together, the buildings were interpreted by period costumed workers who wereRead more
This evening we met the couple we will be house sitting for over the next two weeks. Their little dog's name is Patrick, and he is really funny--he barks at the birds in the trees, and tries to catchRead more
Blists Hill was an actual working site with mines, blast furnaces, factories, and a canal, and some of those buildings are still there. There was never a town on the site, but the Ironbridge GorgeRead more
Because Quakers refused to swear oaths of allegiance, they were excluded from professions such as legal, medical, teaching, the military, etc. As a result, most were involved in industry, commerce,Read more
We learned all about the iron industry, and the uses of cast iron which made this area so famous. It all started with the making of three legged cooking kettles (more stable than four legs), andRead more
This is another one of the Ironbridge museums we visited. It is an interactive museum of design and technology for children of all ages, even those in their second childhood! It was a fun morning;Read more
You might also know this place by the following names:
Telford and Wrekin, TFW, Telford a Wrekin, Telford et Wrekin, Телфорд и Рекин, Телфорд і Рекін, ٹیلفورڈ اور ریکن, 特爾福德和雷金