Telford

Settlement in Shropshire

England

Telford

A peek round the back of the Aldi store HGV access to the rear of the supermarket and the adjoining home improvements store (Aldi and Wickes respectively) which now occupy the land on Snedshill that was once home to the Lilleshall Company. — A peek round the back of the Aldi store Credit: Richard Law

Telford is a town located in the county of Shropshire, England. It is situated in the West Midlands region, approximately 13 miles east of Shrewsbury and 30 miles west of Birmingham. Named after civil engineer Thomas Telford, the town was established in the 1960s as a new town to alleviate population congestion in the surrounding areas.

With a population of around 170,000, Telford is now the largest town in Shropshire and serves as the administrative center for the borough of Telford and Wrekin. The town is well-connected, with excellent transport links including the M54 motorway and a railway station providing services to nearby cities.

Telford is known for its diverse industrial heritage, which includes ironworks, coal mining, and the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. Today, the town thrives on a range of industries such as manufacturing, retail, and services. Telford Shopping Centre is a popular destination for residents and visitors, offering a wide range of shops, restaurants, and entertainment facilities.

The town boasts several attractions and landmarks, including the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site, which showcases the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. The Telford Town Park is another notable feature, providing recreational spaces, beautiful gardens, and hosting various events throughout the year.

Telford is also home to several educational institutions, including the University of Wolverhampton's Telford Innovation Campus and Telford College, offering a range of academic and vocational courses.

Overall, Telford offers a blend of historical significance, modern amenities, and picturesque landscapes, making it an attractive place to live, work, and visit.

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A peek round the back of the Aldi store

HGV access to the rear of the supermarket and the adjoining home improvements store (Aldi and Wickes respectively) which now occupy the land on Snedshill that was once home to the Lilleshall Company.

Richard Law

Pearson Road - Office units in Central Park

The area now occupied by the Central Park business estate was formerly the Snedshill steelworks, part of the Lilleshall Company's operations. By the mid '70s my recollection is that the steelworks had shut, although many of the buildings were still there, and one shed was occupied by 'The Maggot Factory' which used dead farm animals to breed maggots for angling on an industrial scale; it had a very distinctive aroma, but sold maggots by the gallon for pennies if you had the constitution to walk in and just ask.

Richard Law

Open ground south of Holyhead Road, Snedshill

The area now occupied by the Central Park business estate was formerly the Snedshill steelworks, part of the Lilleshall Company's operations, and the older maps show this land occupied by coke ovens, furnaces, chimneys and travelling cranes. All removed during the 1970s as part of the work to develop Telford as a New Town.

Richard Law

New Aldi Supermarket and Wickes DIY stores, Snedshill, Telford

The development at Holyhead Road, Snedshill, Telford is now complete and the stores are open for business. 16 April 2011. Original Lilleshall Co. factory. Link Fire ravaged ruins. Link Cleared site. Link Start of development. Link New buildings. Link

Gordon Cragg

OS benchmark and bolt - Snedshill, St Peter's church

An OS cutmark and bolt from the 1st Primary Levelling of the country between 1840 - 1860; this mark was levelled at 561' 2" above Ordnance Datum Liverpool. It lies on the wall just to the right of the entrance to SJ7010 : St Peter's Church, Priorslee

Richard Law

OS benchmark - St George's, 102 Freeston Avenue

An OS cutmark in the brickwork at the side of 102 Freeston Avenue; originally levelled in 1985 at 170.31m above Ordnance Datum Newlyn.

Richard Law

OS benchmark - Snedshill, no 1 Furnace Lane

An OS cutmark in the brickwork at the side of no 1 Furnace Lane; originally levelled in 1985 at 173.277m above Ordnance Datum Newlyn.

Richard Law

Wordsworth Way, Priorslee

Ennerdale Close leads off to the right in this quiet residential part of Telford.

Stephen McKay

Priorslee Flash

This is the southern end of Priorslee Flash, a substantial lake surrounded by Telford's suburban development.

Stephen McKay

Derwent Drive, Priorslee

Houses here overlook Priorslee Flash; a pleasant spot to live in the suburbs of Telford.

Stephen McKay

St Peter's Church at Priorslee

This rather fine, Grade II listed Link

building was erected in 1836, and listed in 1983.

Richard Law

Houses on Stafford Street, St George's, Telford

JThomas

Stafford Street, St George's, Telford

Looking north east.

JThomas

Entrance to Wickes and Aldi, Holyhead Road

Mark Anderson

Elephant and Castle St Georges

This pub is now closed but an extension is being added, replacing an earlier single-storey block. It may reopen as a pub but residential use seems more likely.

Mike White

12th Century Font

The 12th Century from Priorslee Chapel that now sits in the grounds of St Peter's Church in Snedshill

Anthony Rowley

Oakengates station

Roy Hughes

Mossey Green Benchmark

The OS Benchmark cut into the north facing wall adjacent to Main Road, Ketley Bank, Telford. This is a 3rd Order benchmark that was last verified by the OS in 1961. It is recorded as being 175.85-metres above the Ordnance Datum at Newlyn.

Anthony Rowley

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Telford is located at Grid Ref: SJ6908 (Lat: 52.6754, Lng: -2.44875)

Unitary Authority: Telford and Wrekin

Police Authority: West Mercia

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Is In: Shropshire, England, United Kingdom

Name En: Telford

Place: town

Population: 180000

Wikidata: Q576938

Wikipedia: en:Telford

Lat/Long: 52.6780419/-2.4514273

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