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A historic cast-iron bridge with intricate lattice work spans a dark river, connecting lush green banks with distant houses and trees under a cloudy sky.

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The Iron Bridge: How a Single Span Changed the World in 1779

Barrington Kirkham10 June 2026

A person with blond hair and a green jacket walks down a street toward a brick building with white signage and a black door, with trees and a small white house visible in the background.

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The Cinderloo Uprising: Telford's 1821 Miners' Revolt and Its Lasting Legacy

Barrington Kirkham3 June 2026

A large, ancient brick structure with multiple arched openings, possibly an industrial blast furnace, stands under a modern, high-ceilinged building with a large glass window.

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Abraham Darby I: The Ironmaster Who Shaped Telford's Industrial Legacy

Barrington Kirkham3 June 2026

A person with wavy blond hair and a green jacket walks along the side of a road, passing a stone building on the right.

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From Ironworks to New Town: The History of Telford

Barrington Kirkham3 June 2026