Ironbridge and Telford area

This part of east Shropshire is home to the Ironbridge Gorge, often described as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, and is dominated by the Wrekin, an iconic hill that is one of the county's best-known landmarks.

Our photo galleries feature many pictures of the Wrekin as well as towns such as Ironbridge, Telford and Shifnal.

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A passer-by watches as buildings are demolished in Bradford Street, Shifnal, Shropshire, in 1966.
Jack Cheadle's jewellers shop and Lucy Spencer's sweet shop in Bradford Street, Shifnal, Shropshire, seen in 1965.
The view along Bradford Street, with John Bromley's ironmonger's shop, Shifnal, Shropshire, in 1965.
Cheapside and the former library pictured in Shifnal, Shropshire, in 1965.
The Station Master's House and the old railway bridge in Market Place, Shifnal, Shropshire, in 1965.
The Registrar's Office seen from Broadway, Shifnal, Shropshire, in 1965.
The post office and Shifnal Garage pictured in Victoria Road, Shifnal, Shropshire, 1965.
Shifnal Branch Library in Bradford Street, Shifnal, Shropshire, pictured in 1965.
A house in the process of being demolished next to the Wheatsheaf public house in Broadway, Shifnal, Shropshire, in 1966.
A house adjacent to the Wheatsheaf public house awaits demolition in Broadway, Shifnal, Shropshire, in 1966.
Buildings being demolished in Bradford Street, Shifnal, Shropshire, in 1966.
Buildings being demolished in Bradford Street, Shifnal, Shropshire, in 1966.
Buildings being demolished in Bradford Street, Shifnal, Shropshire, in 1966.
Buildings being demolished in Bradford Street, Shifnal, Shropshire, in 1966.
Church Street with the Old Bell public house and Niblett's shop in Shifnal, Shropshire, in 1965.
The Unicorn Inn and J C Lloyd grocer's shop in Park Street, Shifnal, Shropshire, in 1965.
Church Street Garage in Shifnal, Shropshire, in 1965.
A beech tree being felled in preparation for the construction of Beech Drive, Shifnal, Shropshire, in 1965.
The old cast-iron bridge being dismantled, Shifnal, Shropshire, 1953.
The bridge being dismantled next to the Station Master's House, Shifnal, Shropshire, 1953.
A crane lifting parts of the old railway bridge, Shifnal, Shropshire, 1953.
The old cast-iron bridge being dismantled, Shifnal, Shropshire, 1953.
A steam train passes two cranes on the railway bridge, Shifnal, Shropshire, 1953.
A crane lifting parts of the old railway bridge, Shifnal, Shropshire, 1953.
The old railway bridge being dismantled, Shifnal, Shropshire, 1953.
A crane dismantling the old railway bridge, Shifnal, Shropshire, 1953.
Workmen watch a crane in operation, Shifnal, Shropshire, 1953.
The old railway bridge being dismantled, Shifnal, Shropshire, 1953.
A section of the old railway bridge being lifted away, Shifnal, Shropshire, 1953.
The old railway bridge being dismantled, Shifnal, Shropshire, 1953.
The old railway bridge being dismantled, Shifnal, Shropshire, 1953.
Workmen on the old railway bridge at Shifnal, Shropshire, 1953.
A section of the new bridge waiting to be lifted into place, Shifnal, Shropshire, 1953.
The new railway bridge made by the Horsehay Co Ltd, Shifnal, Shropshire, 1953.
The Broadway Brewery Gold Diggers float in the carnival parade at Shifnal, Shropshire, during the 1950s.
A float takes part in the carnival parade at Shifnal, Shropshire, during the 1950s.
The Wrekin Brewery float passes the Beehive public house in Shifnal, Shropshire, during the town's annual carnival in the 1950s.
Lady Godiva on horseback at the annual carnival parade in Shifnal, Shropshire, during the 1950s.
A character on horseback at the annual carnival parade in Shifnal, Shropshire, during the 1950s.
The carnival parade in Broadway, Shifnal, Shropshire, during the 1950s.
The carnival parade in Broadway, Shifnal, Shropshire, during the 1950s.
A woman dressed as John Bull at the annual carnival in Shifnal, Shropshire, during the 1950s.
The Carnival Queen float in Shifnal, Shropshire, during the town's annual carnival, 1950s.
Carnival character on one of the floats in Shrewsbury Road, Shifnal, Shropshire, in the 1950s.
Carnival characters in Shrewsbury Road, Shifnal, Shropshire, in the 1950s.
The Broadway Brewery Gold Diggers float at Shifnal Carnival, Shropshire, in the 1950s.
A float passes the Beehive public house in Shifnal, Shropshire, during the town's carnival procession in the 1950s.
A float outside the Vicarage in Church Street, Shifnal, Shropshire, during the town's carnival procession in the 1950s.
A float in Shrewsbury Road, Shifnal, Shropshire, during the town's carnival procession in the 1950s.
The Broadway Tramps in Church Street, Shifnal, Shropshire, during the town's carnival procession in the 1950s.
The Broadway Brewery Gold Diggers float takes part in the carnival procession at Shifnal, Shropshire, in the 1950s.
The Broadway Brewery Gold Diggers float passes the Fire Station in Shrewsbury Road, Shifnal, Shropshire, during the carnival ...
Wot's Cookin' float at Shifnal Carnival, Shropshire, in the 1950s.
One of the floats in Shifnal Carnival, Shropshire, during the 1950s.
The Broadway Brewery Gold Diggers float at Shifnal Carnival, Shropshire, in the 1950s.
The Broadway Brewery Gold Diggers float at Shifnal Carnival, Shropshire, in the 1950s.
Wrekin Brewery float takes part in Shifnal Carnival, Shropshire, during the 1950s.
Carnival Queen float in Church Street, Shifnal, Shropshire, during the annual carnival, 1950s.
A carnival float in Shrewsbury Road, Shifnal, Shropshire, during the 1950s.
The view from the tower of St Andrew's Church, Shifnal, Shropshire.
The view from the tower of St Andrew's Church, Shifnal, Shropshire.
The view from the tower of St Andrew's Church, Shifnal, Shropshire.
The annual carnival procession makes its way into Market Place, Shifnal, Shropshire, in June 1987.
The carnival procession makes its way into Market Place, Shifnal, Shropshire, in June 1987.
The Carnival Queen's float in Victoria Road, Shifnal, Shropshire, during the annual parade in June 1987.
Shifnal Cubs take part in the annual carnival parade at Shifnal, Shropshire, in June 1987.
Shifnal Cubs take part in the annual carnival parade at Shifnal, Shropshire, in June 1987.
Ray Turnock leads the annual carnival procession in Victoria Road, Shifnal, Shropshire, in June 1987.
A marching band in Victoria Road during the carnival parade at Shifnal, Shropshire, in June 1987.
Shifnal Scouts and Guides take part in the carnival parade at Shifnal, Shropshire, in June 1987.
A carnival float in Victoria Road, Shifnal, Shropshire, in June 1987.
Shifnal Cubs take part in the annual carnival parade at Shifnal, Shropshire, in June 1987.
Telford Junior Ice Hockey Club float in the carnival parade at Shifnal, Shropshire, in June 1987.
Idsall Court's Tipsy Gypsy float in the carnival procession at Shifnal, Shropshire, in June 1987.
The parade passes the Beehive public house and heads into Curriers Lane during the annual carnival in Shifnal, Shropshire, in...
The parade heads into Curriers Lane during the annual carnival in Shifnal, Shropshire, in June 1987.
The parade heads into Curriers Lane during the annual carnival in Shifnal, Shropshire, in June 1987.
Sunset over Shropshire's blue remembered hills seen from the Wrekin, near Telford, Shropshire.
Electrician Ron Browne with Fordson van in deep snow on the Bridgnorth road out of Shifnal, 1963.
Upton barn fire, Shifnal, Shropshire, March 1965.
Upton barn fire, Shifnal, Shropshire, March 1965.
Upton barn fire, Shifnal, Shropshire, March 1965.
Upton barn fire, Shifnal, Shropshire, March 1965.
Upton barn fire, Shifnal, Shropshire, March 1965.
Upton barn fire, Shifnal, Shropshire, March 1965.
Upton barn fire, Shifnal, Shropshire, March 1965.
Upton barn fire, Shifnal, Shropshire, March 1965.
Harvest time beneath the Wrekin in Shropshire.
A group of pheasants in snow, Shifnal, Shropshire, England.
A view of the Iron Bridge spanning the River Severn at Ironbridge, Shropshire.

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