Richard Hayman
Ironbridge: History and Guide
- ISBN 13:
- 9780752414607
- author:
- Richard Hayman
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- The History Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 19 x 1 x 25 centimetres (0.44 kg
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Great Britain,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
The Ironbridge Gorge was at the forefront of the Industrial Revolution, with its iconic Iron Bridge cast in Coalbrookdale and erected across the River Severn in 1779. This engineering marvel was hailed as one of the wonders of the age, marking the beginning of a period of technological innovation that would shape the region.
The area's cutting-edge innovations attracted prominent engineers such as Telford and Trevithick, while Abraham Darby I's adoption of coke for smelting iron in 1709 marked a significant turning point. The Coalbrookdale Company spearheaded developments in the iron industry, paving the way for other companies like Coalport porcelain, Broseley roof tiles, and clay tobacco pipes to emerge.
This guide brings to life the communities that worked in these industries, using archaeological and historical evidence to chart their rise and fall. It portrays the distinctive character of a string of small settlements, making it an essential resource for anyone looking to understand the history and heritage of Ironbridge.
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