Riddles solved over birth of local football legend Billy Wright

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By Toby NealIronbridgeFeaturesPublished: Sept 9, 2023Comments

Back of the net... Billy Wright – Wolves and England legend, and Ironbridge-born.

Wolves and England footballing legend Billy Wright.

His birthplace in Belmont Road is currently up for sale and bears a plaque telling of its proud place in football history.

By Toby Neal

Feature Writer

A journalist in Shropshire for 40 years, mainly writes features and columns, especially about aspects of Shropshire history. Lives in Telford.

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