The Tumbling Sailor

Ironbridge is a riverside village in the borough of Telford and Wrekin, Shropshire, England. Located on the bank of the River Severn, at the heart of the Ironbridge Gorge, it lies in the civil parish of The Gorge. Ironbridge developed beside, and takes its name from, the Iron Bridge, a 100-foot (30 m) cast iron bridge that was built in 1779.

Located in the heart of Shropshire, Ironbridge is a small town that packs a big punch when it comes to history and culture. The town is named after the famous Iron Bridge which spans the River Severn and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The bridge was built in 1779 and is considered to be one of the great engineering feats of the Industrial Revolution.

Aside from the bridge, Ironbridge is also home to a number of fascinating museums, such as the Ironbridge Gorge Museum and the Museum of the Gorge. These museums offer a glimpse into the town's rich history and how it played a pivotal role in the Industrial Revolution.