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Iron Bridge officially reopens following £3.6m conservation project
The future of the world’s first Iron Bridge has been secured as the famous bridge fully re-opened to the public today.
7 Jan 2019
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Public walkway at English Heritage’s Iron Bridge conservation project extended until 30 September
The operation of English Heritage’s visitor walkway beside the Iron Bridge will be extended for another month, the charity announced today.
1 Aug 2018
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The Iron Bridge to be returned to its original colour
The Iron Bridge will be returned to its original colour, English Heritage announced today, following the discovery of samples of the bridge’s earliest paintwork.
16 May 2018
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Council appoints lighting design specialists to illuminate the Iron Bridge
Telford & Wrekin Council has appointed lighting design specialists LPA Lighting to design a new lighting scheme to illuminate the Iron Bridge.
13 Apr 2018
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Iron Bridge to get year round illumination thanks to Telford 50 Legacy fund
The iconic Iron Bridge is set to get year round illumination thanks to a Telford & Wrekin Council fund to mark Telford’s 50th anniversary.
8 Mar 2018
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English Heritage’s first ever crowd funder raises total of £47,545 to support conservation of the Iron Bridge
English Heritage’s first ever crowd-funding campaign drew to a close yesterday, with a total of £47,545 raised to support vital conservation works on the Iron Bridge.
11 Dec 2017
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Council leader and mayor thank German foundation for bridge donation
Telford & Wrekin Council leader and the borough Mayor have written to thank a German organization for a donation to help with the ongoing repair of the Iron Bridge.
10 Dec 2017
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English Heritage’s Iron Bridge crowd funding campaign reaches its target
English Heritage’s first ever crowd-funding campaign has reached its target of £40,000 to help save the Iron Bridge in just over a week.
21 Nov 2017
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Iron Bridge crowd-funding campaign extended following generous donations
Since launching on Monday, more than 500 people have donated a total of £25,000 to help save the Iron Bridge as part of a crowd-funding campaign by English Heritage.
16 Nov 2017
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English Heritage launch crowd funding campaign to support Iron Bridge conservation project
English Heritage has launched its first ever crowd funding campaign to support its conservation project on the Iron Bridge.
13 Nov 2017
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50 People to flip pancakes on the Iron Bridge
As part of their 50th anniversary celebrations staff at the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust are organising a huge pancake flipping contest on the world-famous Iron Bridge.
20 Feb 2017
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Iron Bridge to be repaired as part of £1.25m conservation project
Iron Bridge is to be repaired as part of a major £1.25m conservation project, English Heritage have announced.
25 Feb 2016
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Iron Bridge ‘disguised’ in multi-coloured rags by artist
The iconic Iron Bridge in Shropshire, built in 1779 by Abraham Darby III and symbol of the Industrial Revolution, became the focal point for an art installation today.
10 Oct 2015
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Iron Bridge lit up in all its glory as part of Night of Heritage Light
The historic Iron Bridge was illuminated in all its sculptural glory last night.
2 Oct 2015
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Iron Bridge to be lit up this evening for Night of Heritage Light
The Iron Bridge will be illuminated in all its sculptural glory this evening as Telford takes part in the Night of Heritage Light.
30 Sept 2015
