The Iron Bridge, Ironbridge in the River Severn Gorge, UK

The History of the First Ever Iron Bridge in the World

The newly restored Iron Bridge in Ironbridge a presentation style video of the heritage bridge in Shropshire, UK.

The Iron Bridge is a beautiful and historic bridge that crosses the River Severn in Shropshire, England, dating back to the industrial revolution.

Opened in 1781, it was the first major bridge in the world to be made of cast iron, and was greatly celebrated after construction owing to its use of the new material.

Not Used for Road Vehicles Since 1934

In 1934 it was designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument and closed to vehicles.

Tolls for pedestrians were collected until 1950, when ownership of the bridge was transferred to Shropshire County Council.

It now belongs to the local council Telford and Wrekin Borough Council, and has recently been restored into the glorious rusty-red colour which it had when first built.

Part of the the UNESCO Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site

The bridge, the adjacent settlement of Ironbridge and the Ironbridge Gorge form the UNESCO Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site.

The bridge is a Grade 1 listed building and a waypoint on the South Telford Heritage Trail.

Visitors travel from all over the world to see the bridge, the gorge and the renowned museums of the small town which remains.

Text source: Wikipedia with addtions.

Watch this on the YouTube site at: https://youtu.be/gANEbFi-h3I

It's amazing that this Iron Bridge in Ironbridge, was the first ever Iron Bridge in the World. It is located near Telford.

Paint Colour Was Grey/Blue and is Now Reverted to the Original Rust Red!

It was previously restored in 1980 and they didn't do a bad job at that time. The Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site now has a Management Plan which is placed under regular review every ten years

Just down the road is the Museum of iron operated by the ironbridge gorge museum trust (museum).