Episode 22 - The Iron Bridge and the Industrial Revolution

from The English Heritage Podcast · host English Heritage

On the 240th anniversary of the creation of the iconic Iron Bridge in Shropshire, we meet head collections curator Matt Thompson to find out how its creation marked a turning point in engineering history, how it revolutionised the use of iron, and how it’s paved the way for other engineering projects. To find out more about the Iron Bridge or plan a visit, go to www.english-heritage.org.uk/ironbridge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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