Iron Bridge Collection

The first iron bridge, Ironbridge, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Iron Bridge over the River Severn, Ironbridge, Shropshire, England, UK

The Iron Bridge over the River Severn, Ironbridge, Shropshire, England, UK

Ironbridge, Coalbrookdale, Shropshire, September 1979

The Iron Bridge, Ironbridge, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Ironbridge Gorge and River Severn in evening, winter, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The worlds first Ironbridge built by Abraham Darby over the River Severn at Ironbridge Gorge, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Ironbridge and Broseley Station, Shropshire
A view of Ironbridge and Broseley station in Shropshire, showing the station buildings, footbridge and level crossing gate

Ironbridge, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

England / Ironbridge
View of Ironbridge

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

USA, Louisiana, New Orleans, The Crescent City Connection (CCC), formerly the Greater New Orleans Bridge (GNO), cantilever bridge, over Mississippi river

Iron Bridge, Liars Bridge, Sibiu, Transylvania, Romania

Another bottleneck on the Swansea approach road from the east will shortly disappear. The Ministry of Transport has approved plans for the replacement of the present narrow Tawe Bridge by a dual

The first traffic moves across the new bridge over the River Tawe at Swansea on Monday. The bridge was open traffic for the first time today

Bellevue Bridge on Lichenthaler Allee in Baden-Baden, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

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

Bridge over the Oos at Lichtentaler Allee in Baden-Baden, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Old Iron Bridge, Spanish Town, Saint Catherine Parish, Jamaica

Skyline and Iron Bridge at dusk, Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany

Mozartsteg bridge, Salzburg, Austria

Sandvika, Norway, 1895 (oil on canvas)
5976022 Sandvika, Norway, 1895 (oil on canvas) by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Long Bien brigde 01
Ngo Trung Dung

Views in the Vale of Rannoch, Perthshire, Scotland (engraving)
1061681 Views in the Vale of Rannoch, Perthshire, Scotland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Views in the Vale of Rannoch, Perthshire, Scotland)

The Bridge, Rochester (engraving)
1097683 The Bridge, Rochester (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bridge, Rochester)

Opening of the Algesiras Railway, near Gibraltar (engraving)
1596749 Opening of the Algesiras Railway, near Gibraltar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of the Algesiras Railway, near Gibraltar)

The Jesmond Dene Public Park, Newcastle-on-Tyne (engraving)
1107107 The Jesmond Dene Public Park, Newcastle-on-Tyne (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Jesmond Dene Public Park, Newcastle-on-Tyne)

Iron Bridge across the Neva, St Petersburg (engraving)
6011509 Iron Bridge across the Neva, St Petersburg (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Iron Bridge across the Neva, St Petersburg)

The Porto di Ripetta during the flood of 1878, 1878 (b / w photo)
704268 The Porto di Ripetta during the flood of 1878, 1878 (b/w photo) by D Alessandri, Fratelli (active 1850-1930); Museo di Roma, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: River Tiber, Rome)

Iron Bridge across the Goomtee, at Lucknow, taken by Companies No 1 and 2 of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers (engraving)
1609843 Iron Bridge across the Goomtee, at Lucknow, taken by Companies No 1 and 2 of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers (engraving) by English School

The Visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to Newcastle, Views in Armstrong Park and at Cragside (engraving)
1045618 The Visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to Newcastle, Views in Armstrong Park and at Cragside (engraving) by English School

New Iron Bridge at St Petersburg (engraving)
1625323 New Iron Bridge at St Petersburg (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Iron Bridge at St Petersburg)

New Iron Bridge over the Thames at Cookham (engraving)
1588497 New Iron Bridge over the Thames at Cookham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Iron Bridge over the Thames at Cookham)

New Iron Bridge over the Ouse, at Lendal, York (engraving)
1588121 New Iron Bridge over the Ouse, at Lendal, York (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Iron Bridge over the Ouse, at Lendal, York)

Iron Bridge at Bordeaux in Course of Construction (engraving)
2773129 Iron Bridge at Bordeaux in Course of Construction (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Iron Bridge at Bordeaux in Course of Construction)

The Bridge at Charenton, France
PWI83724 The Bridge at Charenton, France by Rousseau, Henri J.F. (Le Douanier) (1844-1910); 32.7x40.8 cm; Private Collection; ePeter Willi; French, out of copyright

Chester: St Johns Priory; Iron Bridge, Eaton; Eccleston Ferry (litho)
6019597 Chester: St Johns Priory; Iron Bridge, Eaton; Eccleston Ferry (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Johns Priory; Iron Bridge, Eaton; Eccleston Ferry)

Terrible Catastrophe at Bristol, Total Destruction of an Iron Bridge (engraving)
1602077 Terrible Catastrophe at Bristol, Total Destruction of an Iron Bridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Terrible Catastrophe at Bristol)

Opening of New Bridge and Additional School at Bedford (engraving)
1622853 Opening of New Bridge and Additional School at Bedford (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of New Bridge and Additional School at Bedford)

The Isthmus of Darien, Sketches on the Panama Railway (engraving)
1059715 The Isthmus of Darien, Sketches on the Panama Railway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Isthmus of Darien, Sketches on the Panama Railway)

Iron Bridge recently erected across the Martha Brae River, near Falmouth, Jamaica (engraving)
1102391 Iron Bridge recently erected across the Martha Brae River, near Falmouth, Jamaica (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Opening of a New Iron Bridge over the Ouse at Bedford (engraving)
1045734 Opening of a New Iron Bridge over the Ouse at Bedford (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of a New Iron Bridge over the Ouse at Bedford)

Her Majestys Belgian Excursion (engraving)
1100770 Her Majestys Belgian Excursion (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Her Majestys Belgian Excursion)

Port Tennant Bridge, Eastern Approach Road, Swansea, Wales. Picture taken 17th March 1960

Merthyr Vale, South Wales. 1962. At Merthyr Vale, where long lines of houses stretch out from the colliery, the valley of the Taff still retains some of its beauty. Picture taken 25th August 1962

Italy, Lombardy, Valle Adda, iron bridge at Paderno d Adda

Exeter EX4 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Exeter EX4 3

Worlds first iron bridge spans the banks of the River Severn in autumn sunshine, Ironbridge, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

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"The Iconic Iron Bridge: A UNESCO World Heritage Site in Shropshire, England" Standing proudly over the majestic River Severn, the first iron bridge ever constructed has become a symbol of architectural brilliance and historical significance. Located in Ironbridge Gorge, Shropshire, this remarkable structure holds a special place in history as it pioneered the use of cast iron for bridges. Built by Abraham Darby in 1779, this engineering marvel revolutionized bridge construction techniques and paved the way for future advancements. Its innovative design and sturdy construction have withstood the test of time, earning it recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. As you stroll across this magnificent landmark, you can't help but admire its intricate details and impressive craftsmanship. The ironwork intricately weaves together to form an elegant arch that spans across the river's expanse. With each step taken on its historic deck, one can almost feel transported back to a bygone era. The surrounding scenery only adds to the allure of Ironbridge. Whether visited during winter evenings or bathed in golden sunlight during summer days, this area offers breathtaking views of both Ironbridge Gorge and River Severn. It's no wonder why artists flock here seeking inspiration from nature's beauty juxtaposed against man-made ingenuity. Beyond its physical attributes lies an intangible sense of pride within the local community who cherish their connection to this iconic landmark. For centuries now, residents have lived alongside this testament to human achievement - witnessing countless generations cross its path while sharing stories passed down through time. While often associated with England due to its name similarity with "Ironbridge, " it is worth noting that there is another Bellevue Bridge located on Lichenthaler Allee in Baden-Baden, Germany. However grandiose it may be though; it cannot rival our beloved English treasure when it comes to historical significance and global recognition. So next time you find yourself near Shropshire, make sure to pay a visit to the Iron Bridge.