Ironbridge Gorge Museums
Neighborhood: Telford
Nearest Train: Telford
Phone: +44 19 5288 4391
Fax: +44 19 5243 5999
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In 1779, a bridge made of iron was built across a gorge in Shropshire. This construction is widely regarded as marking the beginning of the Industrial Revolution and these museums celebrate the momentous effect this had. The details given here are for the Ironbridge Gorge Visitor Centre; there are nine museums in the area, each representing a different aspect of British industrial heritage. Examples include: the Museum of Iron; China Museum; Iron Bridge and Tollhouse; Museum of the Gorge; and Blists Hill - a "working Victorian town" The site has been designated as a world heritage site by the United Nations. Opening hours of some museums may differ from the hours shown, and some may not be open in the winter - check out the web site for details.
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Apr 2nd, 2009 to Jan 19th, 2010
Art that incorporates the iron industry.
Industrial heritage
Neighborhood: Telford
Nearest Train: Telford
Phone: +44 19 5288 4391
Fax: +44 19 5243 5999
Email | Website | Map | add to Travel Bag (NEW)
In 1779, a bridge made of iron was built across a gorge in Shropshire. This construction is widely regarded as marking the beginning of the Industrial Revolution and these museums celebrate the momentous effect this had. The details given here are for the Ironbridge Gorge Visitor Centre; there are nine museums in the area, each representing a different aspect of British industrial heritage. Examples include: the Museum of Iron; China Museum; Iron Bridge and Tollhouse; Museum of the Gorge; and Blists Hill - a "working Victorian town" The site has been designated as a world heritage site by the United Nations. Opening hours of some museums may differ from the hours shown, and some may not be open in the winter - check out the web site for details.
http://travel.comfi.com/
http://www.visittampabay.com
TravelAlaska.com
Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara: Stay two nights, and receive the 3rd night FREE! www.SantaBarbaraCa.com/Partners
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Coalbrookdale 300 ExhibitionApr 2nd, 2009 to Jan 19th, 2010
Art that incorporates the iron industry.
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