Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Ironbridge Gorge | United Kingdom


Ironbridge Gorge
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The Ironbridge Gorge is a deep gorge formed by the River Severn in Shropshire, England. The bridge, built in 1779, is the first iron bridge of its kind in the world.

Ironbridge is also known throughout the world as the cradle of the Industrial Revolution. The nearby mines, blast furnaces, railways, bridge and river all contributed to the industrialization of this region and the rest of the world. 

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