Thomas Telford's life and works emphasise his influence in and around Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Bear Steps Hall, St. Alkmonds Place, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 1UJ
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:
- The meeting room 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:
- 20
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s)
