The Iron Bridge - How was it Built?

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• 1. A construction mystery
• 2. Building begins
• 3. Arches and ribs
• 4. Deck bearers
• 5. Facts and figures
• 6. Find out more
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Books

The Iron Bridge by Sir Neil Cossons and Barrie Trinder (Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust and Moonraker Press, 1979) A revised edition is due out in March 2002.

The Iron Bridge and the Town a site guide (Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, 1995)

About the author

David de Haan is deputy director of the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, and programme director of the Ironbridge Institute. He worked at the Science Museum in London from 1970-78 and is a Fellow of the Museums Association and Member of the Newcomen Society.

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Published: 2002-01-01