The Shropshire town of Ironbridge was the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. In the eighteenth century industrialisation around Chropshire began to attract workers from the countryside, a trend which marked the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution that spread across the globe.
1. The Kingdom of Mercia (Shropshire Facts/Shropshire Facts)
Shropshire is rich in history and was once part of the ancient kingdom of Mercia. The county boasts many historical sites, such as the ancient Watling Street and Offa's Dyke, which chart the development of Shropshire from The kingdom of Mercia to...
