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	Ironbridge (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Ironbridge is a settlement beside the Severn in Shropshire, England that grew up beside the cast-iron bridge that was built across the river there in 1779.
		The United Benefice of Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Little Wenlock A brief history of the parish churches in the benefice, together with details of services, personnel and contact information.
		Ironbridge Archaeology The contracting unit of the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, specialising in the archaeology of industry and in post-medieval and historical archaeology.
	www.serebella.com /encyclopedia/article-Ironbridge.html (339 words)

	Archaeology Conference - Session Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The role of Ironbridge in the development of notions of the Sublime and the Picturesque in the early nineteenth century will also be discussed, together with later perceptions of it as a run-down and derelict place of little interest and aesthetic value.
		The post-1960s redevelopment of the Gorge as a heritage amenity was an intrinsic part of the construction of Telford New Town, and this formed the basis for its present situation.
		Ironbridge Archaeology (the archaeology unit of the Ironbridge Gorge Museum) is continuing to develop new archaeological initiatives (such as public archaeology weekends, outreach projects and field schools) which enhance the "archaeological" component of the heritage-tourism package - and appeals to the
	www.archaeology.org.au /session6 (579 words)

	Ironbridge Gorge - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Ironbridge Gorge is a deep gorge formed by the river Severn in Shropshire, England.
		Originally called the Severn Gorge (before the Iron Bridge was built), the gorge now takes its name from the village of Ironbridge, which is in turn named after its famous iron bridge, the first of its kind in the world, and a monument to the industry that began there.
		It was formed during the last ice age when the output from the previously north flowing river became trapped in a lake created by glaciers to the north.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ironbridge_Gorge (324 words)

	Ironbridge Gorge Museums, Ironbridge, iron bridge, Shropshire
		The Ironbridge Gorge Museums are a series of ten amazing museums located in the spectacular and beautiful, Ironbridge gorge, near Telford, that offers a great day out for people of all ages.
		Ironbridge was declaired a World Heritage site in 1986, following the work of the Ironbridge Gorge Museum trust, set up in 1967 to protect the heritage and remains of the Industrial revolution for future generations.
		Unlike at most attractions where family admission tickets are restricted to two adults and two children, the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust have considered the needs of larger families and have allowed up to five children to enter on the family passport.
	www.shropshiretourism.info /ironbridge/gorge-museum/index.htm (520 words)

	Ironbridge - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Ironbridge is a settlement beside the River Severn in the parish of Madeley, part of the new town of Telford, in Shropshire, England.
		It is located within the Ironbridge Gorge, a few kilometers south of Telford Town Centre.
		An annual Coracle Regatta is held in August on the River Severn at Ironbridge, along with many other events throughout the year.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ironbridge (304 words)

	Ironbridge Tourist Information and Accommodation - Shropshire Tourism
		Ironbridge is regarded as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site - sitting alongside The Taj Mahal, The Pyramids and The Grand Canyon - pretty important sites.
		The nine Ironbridge Gorge Museums tell this momentous story and offer a chance to step back to a time when the pounding of steam hammers and clatter of horses hooves on cobbles were commonplace.
		Although Merrythought Teddybears are made in Ironbridge, today it is much quieter - little shops, charming pubs and inns have built up around the Ironbridge and along the banks of the Severn.
	www.shropshiretourism.info /ironbridge (469 words)

	Ironbridge Gorge - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Ironbridge Gorge
		The bridge was the world's first iron bridge, and is one of the first and most striking products of the Industrial Revolution in Britain.
		Designated a British National Monument, it forms the centrepiece of the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site, a series of museums of industrial archaeology in and near the villages of Ironbridge (population (1991) 2,200) and Coalbrookdale.
		This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.
	encyclopedia.farlex.com /Ironbridge%20Gorge (312 words)

	Borough of Telford and Wrekin: Ironbridge Gorge (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The World Heritage Site of the Ironbridge Gorge is the main area of tourism within the Borough of Telford and Wrekin.
		Access to the gorge, which could once be made by river, canal and train, is now largely by road, though two National Cycle Network routes (NCN 45 and NCN 55) provide off-highway alternatives for cyclists and walkers from the north, east and west.
		The Gorge Connect bus shuttle service was introduced in 2003 and will continue in 2005.
	www.transport2000.org.uk /tourism/Telford.htm (256 words)

	Archived conservation news articles on Ironbridge Gorge
		The Jackfield Tile Museum in Shropshire's Ironbridge Gorge opened its doors this morning and tonight trustees and organisations involved in the development...
		According to a new report, the Ironbridge Gorge in Shropshire is slipping towards the River Severn and the local authority does not have the money to prevent it...
		Shropshire's world-famous Ironbridge Gorge could be rocked by a disastrous landslide unless millions of pounds are spent on renovation work, council bosses...
	conservation.mongabay.com /files/Ironbridge_Gorge.htm (723 words)

	Ironbridge Gorge (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Ironbridge is known throughout the world as the symbol of the Industrial Revolution.
		Nearby, the blast furnace of Coalbrookdale, built in 1708, is a reminder of the discovery of coke.
		The bridge at Ironbridge, the world's first bridge constructed of iron, had a considerable influence on developments in the fields of technology and architecture.
	www.redtailcanyon.com /items/13653.aspx (128 words)

	British history articles
		Ironbridge Gorge, near Telford, was a hub of rapid technological innovation that led the way to the future.
		The Gorge was a thriving industrial community by the time the bridge was operational.
		The Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust was set up to protect the heritage and remains of the industrial revolution.
	www.history.uk.com /articles/index.php?archive=9 (704 words)

	Show Mines of Britain: Ironbridge Gorge Museum
		Ironbridge Gorge Mining Museum Trust Ltd, Ironbridge, Telford, Shropshire, TF8 7AW, Tel: +44-1952-432166 or +44-1952-433522, Fax: +44-1952-432204.
		Ironbridge is a World Heritage Site and is widely regarded as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution.
		The name Ironbridge is derived from the iron bridge, the first one ever built, which is the landmark of the valley.
	www.showcaves.com /english/gb/mines/Ironbridge.html (296 words)

	The Ironbridge Gorge Tunnels
		The Ironbridge Gorge is a very old mining area, records date from the 13th and 14th centuries and occasional mine 'plans' survive from the 17th with some of the workings still accessible dating from the 18th Century.
		All underground workings in the Gorge however, should be treated with respect for there are many dangers present (including gas).
		All these articles on the Ironbridge Gorge Tunnels are by Dr.I.J.Brown, who for over 40 years has been scouring the hillsides of the Gorge for indications of mining, and following up reports of 'holes' and 'shafts' and likely references to these on maps, plans and other documents.
	www.serve.com /scmc/ironbridge.html (601 words)

	Current Press Releases (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The Ironbridge Gorge Museums, Shropshire are introducing a new, superb value, annual family pass from 1st April, which will allow unlimited daytime access into all ten museums for two adults and up to three children.
		The ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums, Shropshire are staging a series of fun family events throughout the late summer Bank Holiday weekend with emphasis on creative hands-on activities, offering visitors a chance to try new skills.
		The ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums, Shropshire are staging a series of fun family events throughout the summer (23 July — 5 September) with emphasis on creative, hands-on activities offering visitors a chance to try new skills.
	www.ironbridge.org.uk /news_press.asp (1776 words)

	BUG - Backpackers Guide to budget travel in Ludlow, Shrewsbury and Ironbridge Gorge, Shropshire, England
		There is no real town centre and Ironbridge Gorge is more a string of small villages clustered in the valley between Coalbrookdale and Coalport.
		Ironbridge is 8km south of Telford and it is a relatively difficult place to get to without a car.
		Ironbridge's namesake is the world's first iron bridge that was cast in 1779 by Abraham Darby III and is still considered a great engineering feat.
	www.bugeurope.com /destinations/uken-shropshire.html (792 words)

	Ironbridge Tourist Information and Visitor Guide \| Ironbridge tourist information, Ironbridge visitor guide, ...
		One of Shropshire's top attractions, the Ironbridge Gorge is known throughout the world as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution.
		The gorge is a now a maze of footpaths, bridleways and country lanes.
		Beyond the Gorge and the Museums you have the beauty of Shropshire to explore, with medieval towns, spectacular scenery gardens and historical sites dating back over 2,000 years.
	www.ironbridgeguide.info (288 words)

	Destinations UK - Ironbridge, the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution
		For those who have never heard of Ironbridge it is not only the name of a town in Shropshire, but also of a bridge made of iron, the first ever constructed, which was cast in the local foundries and built across the River Severn by a man named Abraham Darby III.
		Ironbridge is situated on the banks of the mighty River Severn, where today the houses and businesses cling to the sides of the beautiful Severn Gorge.
		Visit the Ironbridge Gorge Museums to relive the eventful story of the birth of the Industrial Revolution.
	www.historic-uk.com /DestinationsUK/Ironbridge.htm (864 words)

	Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, The, Coalbrookdale, Telford, TF8 7DQ - www.vip-statelyhomes.com
		A two mile stretch of the Ironbridge Gorge was inscribed on the World Heritage List by UNESCO in 1986.
		Coalbrookdale is the historical heart of the Ironbridge Gorge Museums.
		Inside is an exhibition covering the whole history of the Gorge including a 40ft scale model of the river valley as it was in 1796.
	www.vip-statelyhomes.com /1935 (1096 words)

	Telford Ironbridge Museum in directory.co.uk
		Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, The, Coalbrookdale, Telford, TF8 7DQ...
		Ironbridge Gorge Museum, Museum and Historic Site/Attraction in Telford, ShropshireSummary...
		Overview of the Ironbridge Gorge Trust Museums, Telford, Shropshire...
	www.directory.co.uk /Telford_Ironbridge_Museum.htm (214 words)

	The Ironbridge Gorge Museums - Telford - Shropshire
		One of Shropshire's top attractions, the Ironbridge Gorge is known as the Birthplace of the Industrial Revolution and has been designated a World Heritage site.
		But nowadays the gorge is far from industrial in nature - most of the original factories closed years ago and the natural beauty of the Severn Valley has been restored.
		An audio-video presentation will give you a flavour of what the gorge has to offer and there also is a scale model showing the area in Victorian times.
	www.virtual-shropshire.co.uk /ironbridge-gorge-museum/index.html (389 words)

	Archaeology at Ironbridge (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Ironbridge Archaeology is the archaeology unit of the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust.
		Based in Coalbrookdale, the historic core of both the original Coalbrookdale Company and the present-day Museum, we specialise in historical archaeology and the archaeology of industrialisation.
		We are proud of our twenty year track record of archaeological fieldwork within the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site and throughout the UK.
	www.ironbridge.org.uk /d_archaeology.asp (224 words)

	Ironbridge
		The Ironbridge at Severn Gorge utilised joint techniques familiar from timber construction methods as part of the learning process with a new material in a new design environment.
		The Ironbridge museum provides access to a virtual tour of the gorge, courtesy of Virtual Shropshire.
		However, Ironbridge is now part of Telford, created initially as Dawley, Wellington and Oakengates New Town, but subsequently taking the name of the engineer Thomas Telford.
	www.geocities.com /knowledge_links/ironbridge.html (531 words)

	Ironbridge Gorge in directory.co.uk
		A remarkable destination that, not only boasts the famous World Heritage site of Ironbridge Gorge, but also a rich tapestry of stately homes, ancient...
		Mail: Janice Fletcher The Ironbridge Institute Ironbridge Gorge Museum Coalbrookdale, Telford Shropshire.
		People from across the West Midlands take part in the first Ironbridge Gorge brass band festival.
	www.directory.co.uk /Ironbridge_Gorge.htm (139 words)

	Ironbridge Gorge Tourism - Tourist Information & Accommodation
		Here, in Ironbridge, along the most spectacular stretch of the River Severn, are six square miles that changed the world.
		But it was here, within the dramatic gorge of the River Severn, that the great Ironmaster Abraham Darby perfected the secret of smelting iron with cheap and plentiful coke, instead of expensive and less efficient charcoal.
		For a history of the gorge itself, see the Museum of the Gorge.
	www.ironbridge.info (487 words)

	Hotels in Telford - Hotel Accommodation in Telford England \| Superior Hotels
		Located in the centre of the rural Shropshire town of Broseley, close to the Ironbridge Gorge, you are assured of a warm welcome by the owners Clive Sue & Sam Vasey.
		Overlooking the splendour of the Ironbridge Gorge and its historic bridge, this lovely hotel has its own 18-hole par 72 championship golf course together with well-equipped leisure facilities including a swimming pool, spa and squash courts as well as Bluestones Brasserie and Bluestones Café.
		Visit nearby Ironbridge Gorge and RAF Cosford or take advantage of the family friendly facilities at the hotel which include Club Moativation and a softball area for young children.
	www.superior-hotels.co.uk /hotels/england/telford (793 words)

	ipedia.com: Ironbridge Gorge Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The Ironbridge Gorge is a deep gorge formed by the river Severn in Shropshire.
		It is a beautiful and scenic place which also has great historical importance: it is the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, which began in the towns of Coalport and Coalbrookdale.
		The gorge takes its name from the town of Ironbridge, which is in turn named after its famous iron bridge, the first of its kind in the world, and a monument to the industry that began there.
	www.ipedia.com /ironbridge_gorge.html (152 words)

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