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Coalbroodale Museum Of Iron

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Explore the site and the remains of the water-powered blast furnace where Abraham Darby perfected the smelting of iron with coke instead of charcoal. It was the secret that helped make iron the essential material of the Industrial Revolution.

The Museum of Iron tells the story of iron smelting up to the Great Exhibition of 1851 where the Coalbrookdale company showed off its finest work. Today the museum houses a collection of particularly fine art casting as a legacy to the great skill and commitment of the Coalbrookdale Company.

In the Great Warehouse models, films and original artefacts that bring to life the revolutionary techniques that made Coalbrookdale the most famous ironworks in the world. The museum has a coffee shop serving tea, coffee, sandwiches and snacks.

Coalbroodale Museum Of Iron

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Further Information: See the versatility of cast iron and marvel at the great skill of the Coalbrookdale craftsmen in the fabulous display of domestic and decorative ironwork. A large gift shop sells a range of cast-iron goods and souvenirs
Getting There: From junction 6 of the M54 take the A5223 south towards Ironbridge. Pass turning for Cherry Tree Hill on the left. Turn left onto Jiggers Bank. Finish on the right at Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron.
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Site Description: Museum
Site Facilities: Shop / Kiosk

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Coalbrookdale
Telford Shropshire

Getting ThereFrom junction 6 of the M54 take the A5223 south towards Ironbridge. Pass turning for Cherry Tree Hill on the left. Turn left onto Jiggers Bank. Finish on the right at Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron.