In the early eighteenth century, the Severn Gorge’s growing industries in Coalbrookdale and Broseley needed a more reliable crossing. The only way to cross the gorge was by ferry, so Abraham Darby III was commissioned to build a bridge. The iron for the new bridge was cast at his foundry, and shares were issued to… Continue reading Ironbridge in Shropshire: The Bridge of Iron
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The Iron Bridge, Ironbridge, Shropshire
In the early eighteenth century, the only way to cross the Severn Gorge was by ferry . However, the industries that have been developing in the region of Coalbrookdale and Broseley needed a much more trustworthy crossing. Abraham Darby III, grandson of the very first foundry operator and an ironmaster doing the job at Coalbrookdale… Continue reading The Iron Bridge, Ironbridge, Shropshire
The Iron Bridge, Ironbridge, Shropshire
In the early eighteenth century, the only way to cross the Severn Gorge was by ferry . However, the industries that were escalating in the region of Coalbrookdale and Broseley needed a a lot more responsible crossing. Abraham Darby III, grandson of the 1st foundry operator and an ironmaster working at Coalbrookdale in the gorge,… Continue reading The Iron Bridge, Ironbridge, Shropshire