This is one of the most impressive pieces of engineering ever !!!!
It was erected in 1779 and has never been under major restoration since day one.
Cast at the foundries ( ?? ) of Abraham Derby in what was to take his name "Ironbridge" or then ?Coalbrooke dDle and used mortice and tennon joints cast into pieces that make the bridge.
Maybe he let the Victorians into a secret or two ?
Mart.
Another bridge
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Only the E46 cab left now.
Just got too old.
Just got too old.
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Lovely part of Shropshire Mart, and not far away 
I wouldn't recommend buying a round of icecreams for a large family though
I wouldn't recommend buying a round of icecreams for a large family though
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I went on a school trip from Belgium to Ironbridge back in the early 90s.
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And the old girl is still there 
Mart.
Mart.
Only the E46 cab left now.
Just got too old.
Just got too old.
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Multiple generations of school kids have a detailed knowledge of that bridge.
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Went over the top of my head first time round
