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View of the iron bridge over the river Severn, Coalbrookdale, Shropshire, 19th century. Artist: W & J Walker

View of the iron bridge over the river Severn, Coalbrook Dale, Shropshire, 19th century. The development of coke smelting in Coalbrookdale by Abraham Darby I and his family in the 18th century revolutionised the production of iron and helped fuel the Industrial Revolution. This bridge was the first in the world to use cast-iron structurally and was built because ferries on the River Severn had become busy and expensive. It was designed by Thomas Farnolls Pritchard and built by Abraham Darby III.

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Title: View of the iron bridge over the river Severn, Coalbrookdale, Shropshire, 19th century. Artist: W & J Walker

Caption: View of the iron bridge over the river Severn, Coalbrook Dale, Shropshire, 19th century. The development of coke smelting in Coalbrookdale by Abraham Darby I and his family in the 18th century revolutionised the production of iron and helped fuel the Industrial Revolution. This bridge was the first in the world to use cast-iron structurally and was built because ferries on the River Severn had become busy and expensive. It was designed by Thomas Farnolls Pritchard and built by Abraham Darby III.

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Image size: 5224 × 3360 px | 50.2 MB

Print size: 44.2 × 28.4 cm | 2056.7 × 1322.8 in (300 dpi)

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