Shropshire – Ironbridge Tea Towel

On the bank of the River Severn, Ironbridge is a large village nestled in the heart of Shropshire. The town is named after its most famous landmark, the iron bridge, a cast iron bridge that spans – you guessed it – the aptly-named Ironbridge Gorge! But Ironbridge is famous for another reason too: this was one of the birthplaces of the industrial revolution, and it was here that Abraham Darby perfected the technique of smelting iron with coke. It was his grandson, Abraham Darby iii, who built the 30 metre bridge in 1781 – the first major bridge in the world to be made of cast iron. Given the number of floods on the Severn, it’s testament to the strength of the bridge that it has survived so long! By the 19th century, the iron bridge had become a national treasure, a symbol of the industrial revolution. Visitors came from across the country, including the prime minister Benjamin Disraeli.

100% organic cotton 

Stitched on all four sides. Includes hanging loop. Measures approximately 19in x 28in (48cm x 70cm),. Machine wash at 40 degrees max. We recommend that before you use your tea towel for the first time you wash it at least once to soften up the material and make it more absorbent for drying dishes. Please note size can vary slightly.

Hanging Loop.

Special inks that mean colors last in the wash.

Designed and Manufactured in the UK.