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Telford is a new town in the ceremonial county of Shropshire,
England. It is administratively located in the West Midlands region, and
is now by far the largest town in Shropshire, being the residence for
some 130,000 people.
Telford
was built in the 1960s and 1970s as a new town, bringing together a
number of mining villages, farms and market towns. As the town develops,
the areas between these towns are becoming increasingly filled. The
resulting town is virtually one large conurbation from Wellington to
Shifnal and from Donnington to Dawley. As a result of the new town's
component towns, Telford has several distinct centers, although the
Telford Shopping Centre and Telford Town Park area is the de facto
administrative center of entire town.
Telford
has a long history. As a result there are many attractions ranging from
the remains of a bronze age fort, roman remains, medieval markets, examples
of victorian industry and living, right up to the brand new town created
nearly 40 years ago.
The
best examples are:
- The Wrekin - A local hill and landmark, with the remains of a
bronze age fort on it. Found just west of Wellington.
- Ironbridge - The place where the industrial revolution
started and a World Hertiage Site as a result of the first ever iron
bridge being built there.
- Wellington - A pleasant market town with a market dating back
to 1244. The National Trust's Sunnymeade house is good example of
how local victorian gentry lived.
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