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Thomas Telford in Shropshire and Beyond

Bear Steps Hall, St. Alkmonds Place, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 1UJ

  • Multiple dates available
  • In person
  • Pre-booking not required

Thomas Telford's life and works emphasise his influence in and around Shrewsbury, Shropshire and further afield examines the details of various buildings, roadworks, and canals, showing his exceptional skill as an engineer.

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The upcoming exhibition will explore various aspects of Thomas Telford's engineering work. It will consider Telford's renovation of the castle and prison in Shrewsbury, his prediction of the collapse of St Chad's Church, and his creation of the A5 trunk road passing through Shrewsbury. The exhibition will also highlight the bridges and canals that Telford worked on throughout his career. Additionally, it will delve into details about Telford's life, from his humble beginnings in a remote Scottish village to the memorial honouring his engineering legacy in Westminster Abbey.














Timings & Tours

Friday 06 September:
Monday to Saturday 11-3
Saturday 14 September:
upstairs Bear Steps Hall SY11UJ

Location & directions

Bear Steps Hall, St. Alkmonds Place, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 1UJ

Directions:
(upstairs in the meeting room) SY1 1UJ
Contact on day:
Bibbs Cameron
Telephone number:
+447500807182

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

This is located in a Tudor building on the first floor, which is inaccessible for those with mobility concerns.

Additional information

This is a Tudor building and, therefore, is inaccessible to people with disabilities.

Max no of people per tour:
25
Est. tour duration:
1 hour(s)

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