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Despite glorious
scenery that surrounds it, this sprawling ‘new
town’ is not yet old enough to count on a violent
past to pull in the visitors. Nevertheless it has
a useful location and a vibrant connection with
one of Britain’s most famous industrial engineers.
Originally known as Dawley it became Telford in
the late 1960s and its name derives from the
Thomas Telford (1757-1834), one-time Surveyor of
Shropshire, who built numerous canals, bridges and
buildings. Overlooking the town is the five-mile
long ridge known as the Wrekin.
Telford is easily
accessed by motorway and rail and has every modern
amenity for the visitor - a range of hotels,
excellent shopping, entertainment and sporting
activities. Telford's modern facilities complement
the historic sites and Ironbridge on
its doorstep.
Among local attractions are the steam
trains kept by the Telford Steam Railway Trust.
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