While no longer operational, a length of the canal remains, and provides an attractive feature close to the centre of Newport. 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. Telford is named in honour of renowned eighteenth century road builder and engineer Thomas Telford, Shropshire's first county surveyor. Now part of Telford, Wellington still retains its character as an historic market town, set against the backdrop of the Wrekin Hill.
Distances shown are in a direct line.
Distances by road will be longer. 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. Extensively rebuilt in the Gothic Revival Style in 1813, the castle fell into ruin through this century. Izaac Walton is best remembered for writing the 'The Compleat Angler' which was completed in 1653. The following year he bought the Halfhead Estate which included the cottage.