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Telford (/ˈtɛlfərd/ (listen)) is a large town in the borough of Telford and Wrekin and ceremonial county of Shropshire, England, about 15 miles (24 km) east of Shrewsbury, 21 miles (34 km) south west of Stafford, 19 miles (31 km) north west of Wolverhampton and 28 miles (45 km) from Birmingham in the same direction. With an estimated population (for the borough) of 175,271 in 2017[2] and around 155,000 in Telford itself,[3] Telford is the largest town in Shropshire and one of the fastest-growing towns in the United Kingdom.[4]
It is named after the civil engineer Thomas Telford,[5] who engineered many road, canal and rail projects in Shropshire. The town was put together in the 1960s and 1970s as a new town on previously industrial and agricultural land and towns. Like other planned towns of the era, Telford was created from the merger of other settlements and towns, most notably the towns of Wellington, Oakengates, Madeley and Dawley.
Telford Shopping Centre, a modern shopping mall, was constructed at the new town's geographical centre, along with an extensive Town Park. The M54 motorway was completed in 1983, improving the town's road links with the West Midlands conurbation.
On Telford's southern boundaries is the Ironbridge Gorge, a scenic tourist destination and UNESCO World Heritage Site. The town advertises itself as "The Birthplace of Industry", owing to having Coalbrookdale and other places in the Ironbridge Gorge area within its boundary. These areas are internationally recognised as being important to the Industrial Revolution and being to a large extent constructed on the Shropshire Coalfield. Bold ideas, beautiful views and big attractions. Welcome to Telford, a beautiful corner of England, hidden between the great city of Birmingham and the Welsh border, a place packed full of adventure, culture and fun for all.
Discover great days out at our big museums, parklands and adventure attractions. Explore magical rivers and mystical landscapes with culture and heritage that is world famous and world class from the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ironbridge Gorge to the The Wrekin, an Area of Outstanding Natureal Beauty.
Meet our amazing artisans and makers in their vibrant studios and workshops. Discover quintessential market towns and high streets full of independent and unique shopping.
Taste great local flavours in our award winning restaurants and cafes and soak up the atmosphere at our pubs, microbrewery’s and vineyards too.
And if you need an escape to the country or short break you will find a room just for you in Telford, from idyllic cottage stays and hotel resorts to beautiful bed and breakfasts and stylish glamping.
Visit Telford is the official visitor website and your guide to great places to explore, visit, shop, eat, drink and stay.
Newcastle-under-Lyme, town and borough (district), administrative and historic county of Staffordshire, west-central England. It borders the city of Stoke-on-Trent and occupies the northwestern corner of Staffordshire.
Newcastle-under-Lyme takes its name from the new castle erected about 1145 by Ranulf de Gernons, 4th earl of Chester, in the proximity of the Lyme Forest. The castle became obsolete in Tudor times. The town received its first royal charter of incorporation in 1173.
The borough, which is partly urban or suburban and partly rural, includes the towns of Chesterton, Clayton, Keele, Kidsgrove, Knutton, Silverdale, and Wolstanton. Local industries include brick and tile making, electronics, and engineering. The University College of North Staffordshire (1949) became the University of Keele in 1962. Area borough, 81 square miles (211 square km). Pop. (2001) town, 74,427; borough, 122,030; (2011) town, 75,082; borough, 123,871. Browse the stalls and meet artisan producers at Newcastle under Lyme Markets, which hosts regular themed events including record fairs, vegan markets and antiques and collectibles fairs.
Celebrate Philip Astley, Father of the Modern Circus, born in the borough in 1742, at The Homecoming, a lively mix of street theatre, circus acts, and magic shows.
The best local musicians are the star attractions at the Lymelight Festival, while the Newcastle Jazz and Blues Festival features a packed line-up of bands playing at venues across the town. Enjoy acclaimed productions, music and comedy at the New Vic Theatre, the first purpose-built theatre-in-the-round in Europe, where a unique view of the action is guaranteed.
Explore Newcastle’s history in the Brampton Museum’s eye-opening exhibitions and fascinating artefacts, or discover local mining heritage at the Apedale Valley, with its museum, mine tours and light railway.
Escape to the wide open spaces of Apedale Country Park and Silverdale Country Park, head to the Dorothy Clive Garden for something more intimate, breathe in the stunning panoramic views at Mow Cop Castle.
Go bargain-hunting at the Affinity Staffordshire outlet shopping centre, home to huge discounts and some of the biggest brands.
Newport is a constituent market town in Telford and Wrekin in Shropshire, England. It lies 6 miles (10 km) north of Telford, 12 miles (19 km) west of Stafford, and is near the Shropshire-Staffordshire border. The 2001 census recorded 10,814 people living in the town's parish, which rose to 11,387 by the 2011 census.[3]The site was chosen partly because of its location near the Via Devana (Roman Road, which ran from Colchester to Chester), and partly because of the number of fisheries (which are mentioned in the Domesday Survey). The River Meese, which flows from Aqualate Mere, lies to the north of the town.
Newport sits on a sandstone ridge on the eastern border of the Welsh Marches and west of the Aqualate Mere, the largest natural lake in the English Midlands.[5] The area around it at the end of the last ice age was part of Lake Lapworth. Formed from melting glaciers, it covered a vast area of north Shropshire. There is evidence of pre-historic fishing in the area as two ancient log boats were uncovered one mile (1.6 km) from Newport. One has been preserved and is kept at Harper Adams University at Edgmond.
The villages of Church Aston, Chetwynd and Longford are adjoined to the south of Newport, though they remain in separate parishes. The village of Edgmond is located just to the west, separated by Cheney Hill, Chetwynd Park and the currently truncated Shrewsbury and Newport Canal.
Like many rural market towns, Newport was influenced by industry; it served the needs of the mining area to the east of Shropshire and was also affected by mass-produced industrial goods that replaced traditional crafts.
Newport from church towerNewport's inland location can lead to very cold winters. It holds the record for the lowest temperature recorded in England, −26.1 °C (−15.0 °F) on 11 January 1982.[6] This was cold enough to freeze diesel fuel in vehicles.