Telford is named in honour of renowned eighteenth century road builder and engineer Thomas Telford, Shropshire's first county surveyor. The name derives from the great Norman family of Mortimer established here in 1086. Once a small, self-contained industrial town with a long history of coal mining and iron foundries. The town is now generating a reputation for itself as a centre for evening entertainment. Now part of Telford, Wellington still retains its character as an historic market town, set against the backdrop of the Wrekin Hill.
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Distances by road will be longer. This is the valley that changed our world, this is where the Industrial Revolution began. Occupying ten acres of what was once the historic Hendon Aerodrome, the first thing you'll notice about the RAF Museum is its sheer size and scope. Situated in the historic Glass Quarter, Broadfield House celebrates the magical art of glassmaking. Our world-famous collections feature the very best of British glass, much of which was made locally.