The Surrounding Area
Broseley
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This neat little town sits on the lip of the wooded Ironbridge Gorge. A thriving industrial settlement in the 17th Century, it later became something of a haven for the rich ironmasters and merchants who prospered in the wake of the Industrial Revolution and built substantial properties here.
Highley
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Highley Colliery was once at the heart of the rich Shropshire coalfields. However, the pit closed in 1969 and the village - still a village, although the size of a small town - adapted to a different lifestyle. But the strong community spirit remains, and the locals' pride in their mining heritage is reflected in the Discovery Trail, a specially commissioned series of artworks which leads visitors from the Severn Valley Railway Station to the village centre. The works - sculptures, bronzes and ceramics - show the history of Highley from Domesday to the present, and the men who cut the coal are given their due prominence.
Surrounding Villages
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The Bridgnorth district has many pretty little villages scattered around and most are well worth a visit. Click the link below to discover some of Bridgnorths villages.