The Iron Bridge

A stopover at Ironbridge in Shropshire, on the way to and from a visit to Hampshire - this iconic bridge spans the River Severn here.  Built by Abraham Darby III and opened in 1781, it was the first arch bridge in the world to be made of cast iron.

The view from the bridge as the lights come on in the town. The spectacular Ironbridge Gorge has been classified as a World Heritage Site since 1986.

 The view from the other side of the bridge.

 At night the bridge is floodlit.