Mikron Theatre production at Thomas Telford School
2.00 pm Wednesday 17th October Thomas Telford School, Caledonian Way, Telford Call 01952 200000 for further details
2.00 pm Wednesday 17th October Thomas Telford School, Caledonian Way, Telford Call 01952 200000 for further details
"Colossus of Roads" exhibition extended at Coalbrookdale
Ironbridge Gorge Museum's Thomas Telford exhibition - "Colossus of Roads" - currently on display at the Elton Gallery next to Enginuity in Coalbrookdale is to extend its opening to Friday 7th December. The hours are from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm, entry is free, but it is not open at weekends. Further information from 01952 884391
Ironbridge Gorge Museum's Thomas Telford exhibition - "Colossus of Roads" - currently on display at the Elton Gallery next to Enginuity in Coalbrookdale is to extend its opening to Friday 7th December. The hours are from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm, entry is free, but it is not open at weekends. Further information from 01952 884391
Thomas Telford Twin Track launch in October
As part of the Borough's Thomas Telford anniversary celebrations a dual track, made up of nearly 400 cast iron plaques has been installed in Telford Town Park. Designed and carved by local young people from the Hadley Learning Community and Thomas Telford School the plaques were installed in a week by a team of eight volunteers. Funding was from the Heritage Lottery Fund and the project was managed by the Telford & Wrekin Arts Team in partnership with the Museum of Steel Sculpture, Shropshire Archives and Telford Libraries with support from AMEC The Thomas Telford Twin Track will be officially "unveiled",involving local schools and community groups, in mid- October.
As part of the Borough's Thomas Telford anniversary celebrations a dual track, made up of nearly 400 cast iron plaques has been installed in Telford Town Park. Designed and carved by local young people from the Hadley Learning Community and Thomas Telford School the plaques were installed in a week by a team of eight volunteers. Funding was from the Heritage Lottery Fund and the project was managed by the Telford & Wrekin Arts Team in partnership with the Museum of Steel Sculpture, Shropshire Archives and Telford Libraries with support from AMEC The Thomas Telford Twin Track will be officially "unveiled",involving local schools and community groups, in mid- October.
Illustrated talks on Thomas Telford in Telford & Shropshire
Richard Bifield, chair of Telford & Wrekin Council's working group for the anniversary celebrations, will be pleased to give his illustrated talk on Thomas Telford to any local club, society, association or school. No charge is made and no equipment, (except electricity!) is required to be provided. Call Richard on 01952 384191 to discuss dates.
Richard Bifield, chair of Telford & Wrekin Council's working group for the anniversary celebrations, will be pleased to give his illustrated talk on Thomas Telford to any local club, society, association or school. No charge is made and no equipment, (except electricity!) is required to be provided. Call Richard on 01952 384191 to discuss dates.
Thomas Telford Study Day and Conference
Includes presentations by Barrie Trinder, Roger White, Neil Clarke and Chris Morris (author of "On Tour with Thomas Telford") plus a guided visit to St Michael's Church, Madeley. Based at Jubilee House,High Street, Madeley on Saturday 8th September. Tickets (£5.00 to include lunch) and further info from Shelagh Lewis on 01952 680678
Includes presentations by Barrie Trinder, Roger White, Neil Clarke and Chris Morris (author of "On Tour with Thomas Telford") plus a guided visit to St Michael's Church, Madeley. Based at Jubilee House,High Street, Madeley on Saturday 8th September. Tickets (£5.00 to include lunch) and further info from Shelagh Lewis on 01952 680678
Grand Birthday Party
Local schoolchildren who share Thomas Telford's birthday - August 9th - were invited to a grand birthday party on that day to help celebrate the 250th anniversary of the great man's birth. Generously hosted by the Wrekin Housing Trust the children were be treated to music, entertainment,and lots of birthday cake. Special guests at the party included Lord Grocott of Telford and the Mayor and Leader of Telford & Wrekin Council. Also attending was Professor Leiper, President of the Institution of Civil Engineers, who earlier that day unveiled a commemorative plaque at Montford Bridge, near Shrewsbury, Telford's first bridge in the county.
Local schoolchildren who share Thomas Telford's birthday - August 9th - were invited to a grand birthday party on that day to help celebrate the 250th anniversary of the great man's birth. Generously hosted by the Wrekin Housing Trust the children were be treated to music, entertainment,and lots of birthday cake. Special guests at the party included Lord Grocott of Telford and the Mayor and Leader of Telford & Wrekin Council. Also attending was Professor Leiper, President of the Institution of Civil Engineers, who earlier that day unveiled a commemorative plaque at Montford Bridge, near Shrewsbury, Telford's first bridge in the county.
Montford Bridge plaque unveiling
At a private ceremony at Montford Bridge, near Shrewsbury, on Thursday 9th August Professor Quentin Leiper, President of the Institution of Civil Engineers, unveiled a plaque to commemorate the anniversary of the birth of Thomas Telford 250 years ago on that day.
At a private ceremony at Montford Bridge, near Shrewsbury, on Thursday 9th August Professor Quentin Leiper, President of the Institution of Civil Engineers, unveiled a plaque to commemorate the anniversary of the birth of Thomas Telford 250 years ago on that day.
Thomas Telford exhibition at London's Guildhall
The Institution of Civil Engineers has recently opened its own Thomas Telford exhibition at the prestigious Guildhall Art Gallery, in the City of London. As well as attractive photographic displays of Telford's works (including our award-winning Chelsea Flower Show garden)the exhibition also features rare manuscripts, maps, drawings , letters and other personal effects normally inaccessible to the public. The exhibition is open daily and runs over the summer period. Entry is free
The Institution of Civil Engineers has recently opened its own Thomas Telford exhibition at the prestigious Guildhall Art Gallery, in the City of London. As well as attractive photographic displays of Telford's works (including our award-winning Chelsea Flower Show garden)the exhibition also features rare manuscripts, maps, drawings , letters and other personal effects normally inaccessible to the public. The exhibition is open daily and runs over the summer period. Entry is free
Industrial Harvest Festival at St Leonard's Malinslee
To celebrate Thomas Telford's 250th anniversary St Leonard's Church, Malinslee (which Telford built in 1805) is holding a special "Industrial Harvest Festival" on Sunday 7th October starting at 11.00am. Details from Mary Wheattley on 01952 413163
To celebrate Thomas Telford's 250th anniversary St Leonard's Church, Malinslee (which Telford built in 1805) is holding a special "Industrial Harvest Festival" on Sunday 7th October starting at 11.00am. Details from Mary Wheattley on 01952 413163
Local author, Andrew Jenkinson, has just re-published his excellent and handy guide to Thomas Telford's works in Shropshire. Terrific value at just £2.70, copies are now available in good local bookshops (or phone Richard Bifield on 01952 384191)
Thomas Telford show garden wins Silver at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2007
The Thomas Telford Toll House Garden won a Silver Medal at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show last week (May 22nd) Although medal winners at other RHS shows this was the first time that Telford & Wrekin Council designers, Michael Vout and Chris Jones, had entered Chelsea and the senior judge commended them on an excellent result. The show gaden was based on the Thomas Telford toll house and garden located on the Blists Hill site of the world famous Ironbridge Gorge Museum. Invaluable help was given Telford & Wrekin Council by the Museum, Harper Adams University College , British Widflower Plants and other partners See pictures of the award-winning garden under "His Works" on this site
The Thomas Telford Toll House Garden won a Silver Medal at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show last week (May 22nd) Although medal winners at other RHS shows this was the first time that Telford & Wrekin Council designers, Michael Vout and Chris Jones, had entered Chelsea and the senior judge commended them on an excellent result. The show gaden was based on the Thomas Telford toll house and garden located on the Blists Hill site of the world famous Ironbridge Gorge Museum. Invaluable help was given Telford & Wrekin Council by the Museum, Harper Adams University College , British Widflower Plants and other partners See pictures of the award-winning garden under "His Works" on this site
USEFUL LINKS
Related info on Thomas Telford can also be found on these websites: - www.telford.gov.uk - www.transformingtelford.co.uk - www.ironbridge.org.uk - www.thomastelford250.org
Related info on Thomas Telford can also be found on these websites: - www.telford.gov.uk - www.transformingtelford.co.uk - www.ironbridge.org.uk - www.thomastelford250.org
Thomas Telford lecture and book signing at Wellington Literary Festival
Chris Morris, author of the acclaimed "On Tour with Thomas Telford" will be giving an illustrated lecture and signing copies of his book at the Wellington Literary Festival on Wednesday 10th October. Call 01952 222935 for details
Chris Morris, author of the acclaimed "On Tour with Thomas Telford" will be giving an illustrated lecture and signing copies of his book at the Wellington Literary Festival on Wednesday 10th October. Call 01952 222935 for details
Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site Festival - date announced
The Festival, this year with a Thomas Telford theme, will be held on Saturday 22nd September. Full details from Jonathan Lloyd on 01952 384275
The Festival, this year with a Thomas Telford theme, will be held on Saturday 22nd September. Full details from Jonathan Lloyd on 01952 384275
Shrewsbury 's Annual Carriage Parade
Departing Attingham Park at 12 noon on Sunday 9th September along Telford's Holyhead road to The Quarry at 13.00 hrs
Departing Attingham Park at 12 noon on Sunday 9th September along Telford's Holyhead road to The Quarry at 13.00 hrs
Walking tour of Shrewsbury town centre
Official town guides will lead a tour of Telford's sites in and around the town centre on Friday 7th September (11.00 am start) Details from Karen Lloyd on 01743 356511
Official town guides will lead a tour of Telford's sites in and around the town centre on Friday 7th September (11.00 am start) Details from Karen Lloyd on 01743 356511
Presentation: "Thomas Telford in Telford & Shropshire"
Richard Bifield will be giving an illustrated presentation at Bear Steps, Shrewsbury on Thursday 6th September (4.30 pm)
Richard Bifield will be giving an illustrated presentation at Bear Steps, Shrewsbury on Thursday 6th September (4.30 pm)
Commemorative plaque on Montford Bridge
On the anniversary day itself, Thursday 9th August, Professor Quentin Lieper, the current President of the Institution of Civil Engineers, will unveil a commemorative plaque to the memory of Thomas Telford. This is an Invitation - only event. Telford was the first county Surveyor of Shropshire - Montford Bridge being his first for the county - and the Founder President of the Institution of Civil Engineers
On the anniversary day itself, Thursday 9th August, Professor Quentin Lieper, the current President of the Institution of Civil Engineers, will unveil a commemorative plaque to the memory of Thomas Telford. This is an Invitation - only event. Telford was the first county Surveyor of Shropshire - Montford Bridge being his first for the county - and the Founder President of the Institution of Civil Engineers
Lecture: Colossus of Roads
David de Haan, deputy CEO of Ironbridge Gorge Museum and leading expert on the region's industrial history will be giving an illustrated lecture on Thomas Telford at St Michael's Church, Madeley on Saturday 21st July (7.30pm)
David de Haan, deputy CEO of Ironbridge Gorge Museum and leading expert on the region's industrial history will be giving an illustrated lecture on Thomas Telford at St Michael's Church, Madeley on Saturday 21st July (7.30pm)
Thomas Telford -themed arts festival
Telford & Wrekin Council will be organising cast -iron sculpture trail in Telford Town Park during early summer. Details from Jean Escott/Helen Chesters on 01952 380000
Telford & Wrekin Council will be organising cast -iron sculpture trail in Telford Town Park during early summer. Details from Jean Escott/Helen Chesters on 01952 380000
"Thomas Telford" by Rhoda m. Pearce
This book in the well-respected "Lifelines" series from Shire Publications has been revised and is available in bookshops now
This book in the well-respected "Lifelines" series from Shire Publications has been revised and is available in bookshops now
"On Tour with Thomas Telford" by Chris Morris
This splendidly illustrated book has been extensively revised by writer/photographer, Chris Morris especially for this anniversary year. It is available now in all good bookshops priced £12.99
This splendidly illustrated book has been extensively revised by writer/photographer, Chris Morris especially for this anniversary year. It is available now in all good bookshops priced £12.99
Exhibition:
The Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust has mounted a major exhibition on Telford's life and works. Entitled "Thomas Telford - Colossus of Roads" the exhibition can be visited at its Enginuity site in Coalbrookdale from 9th May until late October. Entry is free Details from the ironbridge Tourist Information Centre on 01952 884391 or visit www.ironbridge.org.uk
The Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust has mounted a major exhibition on Telford's life and works. Entitled "Thomas Telford - Colossus of Roads" the exhibition can be visited at its Enginuity site in Coalbrookdale from 9th May until late October. Entry is free Details from the ironbridge Tourist Information Centre on 01952 884391 or visit www.ironbridge.org.uk
Royal Mail Special Issue: Thomas Telford first class stamp
On March 1st the Royal Mail issued a new set of stamps based on great British engineers and inventors. An impression of the figure of Thomas Telford pondering how to bridge a gorge is featured on the "first class" stamp with brief description on the reverse of the backing paper
On March 1st the Royal Mail issued a new set of stamps based on great British engineers and inventors. An impression of the figure of Thomas Telford pondering how to bridge a gorge is featured on the "first class" stamp with brief description on the reverse of the backing paper
Unveiling of the plaque on Hall Park Way Bridge
The refurbished plaque on Thomas Telford's bridge over Hall Park Way in central Telford was unveiled on Friday 9th March 2007. Constructed in 1818 at Cound on the Much Wenlock to Shrewsbury road the bridge was dismantled in 1967 and re-erected in 1988 as part of the pedestrian link between Telford Town Centre and The Bridge Retail Park. Cleaned off by Telford&Wrekin Council. the heavily weathered plaque was powder-coated and brought back to its original appearance courtesy of the parent of a student at Thomas Telford School
The refurbished plaque on Thomas Telford's bridge over Hall Park Way in central Telford was unveiled on Friday 9th March 2007. Constructed in 1818 at Cound on the Much Wenlock to Shrewsbury road the bridge was dismantled in 1967 and re-erected in 1988 as part of the pedestrian link between Telford Town Centre and The Bridge Retail Park. Cleaned off by Telford&Wrekin Council. the heavily weathered plaque was powder-coated and brought back to its original appearance courtesy of the parent of a student at Thomas Telford School