Shropshire Star

Huge crowds enjoy Ironbridge heritage day

Thousands of people descended on the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution for a festival held to celebrate Shropshire's World Heritage Site.

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The town was a hive of activity during the 10th Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Festival with heritage talks and walks, a craft and food market, live street entertainment and family activities.

The free event, supported by Telford & Wrekin Council, took place with the famous Iron Bridge as its backdrop.

It was designed to be a celebration of the area's designation as a World Heritage Site by Unesco in 1986.

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