Telford Collection

The Telford iron bridge, built in 1815, across the River Spey, near Craigellachie, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

The Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
The fantastic Pontcysyllte Aqueduct near Wrexham. Designed by Thomas Telford and William Jessop and finished in 1805, the aqueduct is the longest and highest aqueduct in Britain

The Bridge, Ironbridge, Shropshire
The Bridge, Ironbridge, Telford and Wrekin, near Broseley, Shropshire, England. Date: 1970s

Telfords suspension bridge across the Menai Straits
The suspension bridge across the Menai Straits, built by Thomas Telford in 1819-1826. Together with a similar bridge across the Conway River it completed the main route to Ireland via Holyhead

Chirk Viaduct
The Chirk Viaduct on the Shrewsbury & Chester Railway erected between 1846-1848 by Henry Robertson. Running alongside is the lower Chirk Aqueduct built 1801 by Telford

The Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
The fantastic Pontcysyllte Aqueduct near Wrexham. Designed by Thomas Telford and William Jessop and finished in 1805, the aqueduct is the longest and highest aqueduct in Britain

Thomas Telford / Holl / Lane
THOMAS TELFORD, engineer, bust portrait

Menai Bridge with steamship
The steam ferryboat St. Seiriol passing under the Menai Bridge designed by Thomas Telford. The Menai Suspension Bridge, or Pont Grog y Borth in Welsh

The Menai Suspension Bridge, 1898. Creator: Unknown
The Menai Suspension Bridge, 1898. Grade I listed Menai Suspension Bridge designed by Thomas Telford and completed in 1826 carrying traffic from Anglesey across the Menai Strait

Chirk Aqueduct on the Ellesmere Canal, c1829. Artist: Thomas Barber
Chirk Aqueduct on the Ellesmere Canal, c1829. Now known as the Llangollen, the canal was built by the Scottish civil engineer Thomas Telford (1757-1834)

Barge and pedestrians on the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, UNESCO World Heritage Site, built by Thomas Telford in 1805, crossing River Dee near Llangollen, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

THE TWO MENAI BRIDGES
The two Menai bridges - the suspension road bridge built by Telford, opened January 1826; and the tubular railway bridge by Stephenson and Fairbairn, opened 1850. Date: 1850

The Menai Bridge, Bangor (North Wales), c1826-c1850. Thomas Telfords suspension bridge over the Menai Straits was built in 1820-1826

Entrance to Menai Bridge
The entrance to the Menai Bridge from the Carnarvon shore. The bridge between mainland Wales and Anglesey was designed by Thomas Telford and opened in 1826

Telford Modern Housing
New town style modern housing in Telford, Shropshire Date: 1950s

Fly fisherman near the Telford iron bridge, built in 1815, across the River Spey, near Craigellachie, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Map of Scotland showing Telford's and military roads, 1850
3359154 Map of Scotland showing Telford's and military roads, 1850; (add.info.: Map of Scotland showing Telford's roads (dotted lines) and military roads (solid lines)

Basin of Caledonian Ship Canal at Muirtown near Inverness, Scotland. Opened 24 October 1822 (engraving)
533600 Basin of Caledonian Ship Canal at Muirtown near Inverness, Scotland. Opened 24 October 1822 (engraving); (add.info.: Basin of Caledonian Ship Canal at Muirtown near Inverness, Scotland)

Chirk aqueduct on the Ellesmere Canal, London, 1829 (engraving)
540036 Chirk aqueduct on the Ellesmere Canal, London, 1829 (engraving); (add.info.: Built by Thomas Telford (1757-1834) between 1796 and 1801

UK, England, Shropshire, Telford, The Wrekin, public footpath

England, Shropshire, Telford, Ironbridge, Ironbridge Bridge, previously painted black, now in original red after 2018 restoration

UK, England, Shropshire, Telford, Ironbridge Gorge, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ironbridge, The Iron Bridge over River Severn

UK, England, Shropshire, countryside near Telford

Telford England Skyline
Michael Tompsett

Meet Me In The Air Raid Shelter
An illustrated WW2 music sheet cover for Meet Me In The Air Raid Shelter, written and composed by Pete Davis. Sung by Bobby Telford, Stella Peters and Frank Connell

County Map of Shropshire, c. 1777
From The Large English Atlas: or, a new set of map of all the counties of England and Wales drawn from the several surveys which have been hitherto been published

The Menai Suspension Bridge between the island of Anglesey and the mainland of Wales. The bridge was designed by Thomas Telford and completed in 1826. Date: 1927

View toward the Menai Suspension Bridge, built in 1826 by Thomas Telford. Date: 1953

The Menai Suspension Bridge built in 1826 by Thomas Telford
The Menai Suspension Bridge, built in 1826 by Thomas Telford. Date: 1953

Menai Suspension Bridge, built in 1826 by Thomas Telford. Date: 1953

Conway Castle Bridge, Gwynedd, North Wales
Conway (Conwy) Castle suspension bridge, Gwynedd, North Wales, designed by Thomas Telford and completed in 1826. Date: circa 1930s

The construction of Tower Bridge, London (engraving)
1064599 The construction of Tower Bridge, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The construction of Tower Bridge, London)

Head gardener Mr Brian Gilbride celebrates the success of Telford in the 1989 Britain in Bloom competition. He is pictured in the towns Town Park. 21st November 1989

MENAI / HAWKINS / LITHOGRAPH
Ships passing under the Menai Suspension and Tubular Bridge built by Thomas Telford, opened in January 1826. Date: 1852

Wales, Conwy, Conwy Suspension Bridge with figure walking towards the walls of Conwy Castle

Telford and Wrekin TF3 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Telford and Wrekin TF3 4

Postcode Sector Map sheet 13 Birmingham and West Midlands
This Postcode Sector Map (sheet 13) displays all of the first part of the postcode and the first number of the second part, or Inward Code, (eg EX20 3) for Birmingham and the West Midlands

St. Katherines Dock, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
St. Katherines Dock, 1872. When St Katharine Docks were built by engineer Thomas Telford, he specified warehouses designed by architect Philip Hardwick be built on the quayside so goods could be

The Bridges, from Conway Castle, 1898. Creator: Unknown
The Bridges, from Conway Castle, 1898. From " Our Own Country, Volume IV". [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, 1898]

Aqueducts, 1889. Creator: W & AK Johnston
Aqueducts, 1889. Remains of Aqueduct of Metz [France, Roman]; Aqueduct of Pont du Gard near Nismes [over the River Gardon near Nimes, France

Broomielaw Bridge, Glasgow, Scotland
The Broomielaw Bridge, designed by Thomas Telford, was opened in 1836 as a replacement for an earlier bridge on the same site

Plan of a proposal to construct a dock on the site of St Katharines Hospital, London, c1825. St Katharines Dock opened in October 1828

Opening celebrations of St Katharines Dock, London, 1828. Aerial view from the south, The docks were the only major project to be undertaken in London by the famous engineer Thomas Telford

The opening of St Katharines Dock, London, 1828. Artist: E Duncan
The opening of St Katharines Dock, London, 1828. The docks were the only major project to be undertaken in London by the famous engineer Thomas Telford

St Katharines Dock, London, 1834. Artist: James Tingle
St Katharines Dock, London, 1834. View of the dock framed by a decorative border including motifs of anchors and fishing nets. The docks opened in October 1828

View of St Katharines Dock from the basin, London, c1830. Artist: Henry Jorden
View of St Katharines Dock from the basin, London, c1830. The docks opened in October 1828. They were the only major project to be undertaken in London by the famous engineer Thomas Telford

View of the proposed St Katharines Dock, London, c1825. Artist: Thomas Mann Baynes
View of the proposed St Katharines Dock, London, c1825. Also showing the Tower of London and ships and boats on the River Thames. The docks opened in October 1828

Opening of St Katharines Dock, London, October 25 1828. A scene with crowds of people on the shore and in ships, barges and smaller boats

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Telford, a name synonymous with architectural marvels and engineering brilliance. From the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct to Telford's suspension bridge across the Menai Straits, this town boasts a rich history of iconic structures that have stood the test of time. One cannot help but be in awe of the Telford iron bridge, built in 1815, which gracefully spans across the River Spey near Craigellachie. Its sturdy construction is a testament to Thomas Telford's genius and his ability to blend functionality with elegance. Another gem in Telford's crown is the Chirk Viaduct, an impressive feat of engineering that showcases Telford/Holl/Lane collaboration at its finest. This viaduct stands tall as a symbol of progress and innovation. But perhaps one of the most breathtaking sights is the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. As you walk along its narrow path suspended high above ground level, you can't help but feel a sense of wonder at how such an intricate structure was conceived and brought to life by Thomas Telford himself. The Menai Bridge with steamship passing underneath captures both beauty and utility in perfect harmony. It serves as a reminder that bridges not only connect physical spaces but also bring people together from different walks of life. Speaking of bridges, let us not forget about THE TWO MENAI BRIDGES - The Menai Suspension Bridge (1898) and The Menai Bridge (1826-1850). These two magnificent structures showcase different eras yet share one common goal: connecting communities while leaving spectators awestruck by their grandeur. And who could ever miss out on mentioning Ironbridge? A true icon standing proud in Shropshire, it represents more than just an entrance; it signifies progress and industrial revolution etched into every beam and rivet.