Tag Archives: Industrial Revolution

Ironbridge & Abraham Darby III

Posted on July 26, 2014 by kayjayaitch

The world’s first iron bridge was erected over the River Severn in 1779. Costing over £6,000 it finally opened on New Years Day 1781 and was in consistent use until 1934 when it closed and became a designated Ancient Monument. … Continue reading →

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Regional England : Northumberland

Posted on January 10, 2014 by kayjayaitch

Northumberland is the northernmost county in England. It borders Cumbria to the west, County Durham to the south and Tyne and Wear to the south east. The Scottish Borders are to the north. Its North Sea coastline is a designated … Continue reading →

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Regional England : Shropshire

Posted on November 2, 2013 by kayjayaitch

Shropshire is a county in the West Midlands region of England. The origin of the name “Shropshire” is the Old English “Scrobbesbyrigsci-r” (literally Shrewsburyshire). Salop is an old abbreviation for Shropshire, sometimes used on envelopes or telegrams, and comes from … Continue reading →

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