Detail of the Ironbridge at Coalbrookdale Talford Shropshire

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Ironbridge. Built by Abraham Darby III in 1779 the world's first cast-iron bridge is now recognised as one of the great symbols of the Industrial Revolution, the remarkable structure still dominates the small town that bears its name.

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Size: 3418px × 5146px
Location: High Street, Coalbrookdale, Telford, Shropshire, England, UK
Photo credit: © David Jones / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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