Historic England - Abraham Darby III

In 1779 Abraham III completed the world's first cast-iron bridge, over the River Severn near Coalbrookdale. All the bridge's major parts were put together in three months without a single accident and when complete, artists, writers and engineers came from all over the world to marvel at the unique design.

 

 

Places to visit

Ironbridge Gorge Museums
See the bridge yourself on a visit to Ironbridge Gorge. Have a great day out with a passport to the Museum's many fascinating sites. Discover the wonderful and diverse heritage held in the Museum's collections - from fine porcelain to a chair for a 40-stone man. Choose to explore Victorian medical practice and education, wonder at the Iron Bridge or take a trip to Blists Hill Victorian Village where the buildings tell many fascinating stories.