Ironbridge

Town in Shropshire, England

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Ironbridge is a settlement on the River Severn, at the heart of the Ironbridge Gorge, near Telford, Shropshire, England. It lies in the civil parish of The Gorge, in the borough of Telford and Wrekin. Ironbridge developed beside, and takes its name from, The Iron Bridge, a 100-foot (30 m) cast iron bridge that opened in 1781.

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Snow covers countryside in north of England Snow covers the hills in Allenheads, Northumberland. As snow blankets northern parts of the country, residents evacuated from properties in Ironbridge due to flooding are facing further misery, as wet.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:48Published on February 27, 2020

Homes evacuated along the River Severn Homes in the Shropshire town of Ironbridge have been evacuated as the River Severn continues to rise, compromising flood defences. Homes have also been evacuated further down the river in the.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:00Published on February 26, 2020

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Ironbridge river levels halved following severe flooding Flood barriers which buckled in Ironbridge causing numerous evacuations are also being removed. BBC News - Published on March 7, 2020
England flooding: Storm Jorge fears prompt defences repair plan River levels in Ironbridge may temporarily be low enough before more heavy rain is expected. BBC News - Published on February 28, 2020
UK weather: People ordered to 'leave homes immediately' after flood defences overwhelmed Residents in Ironbridge told to evacuate as 'once-in-a-generation' flooding continues Independent - Published on February 26, 2020

Residents in Bewdley evacuated as flood defences breach Severe flood warnings remain in place for Shrewsbury and Ironbridge meaning there is danger to life. BBC News - Published on February 26, 2020