Thursday 28 August 2008
attractions and days out
Ironbridge
Ironbridge is a settlement beside the River Severn, at the heart of the Ironbridge Gorge in Shropshire, England.
The village grew up beside, and takes its name from the famous Iron Bridge, a 30 metre (100 foot) cast iron bridge that was built across the river there in 1779.
In 1986 Ironbridge became part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site (which covers the wider Ironbridge Gorge area) and has become a tourist attraction.
An annual Coracle Regatta is held in August on the River Severn at Ironbridge, along with many other events throughout the year.
