Friends Events

Friends Talk: A Field Somewhere Near Broseley

26th Feb 2025

With the help of historic maps, Alan Smith will tell the history of a Broseley Field with links to the Caughley China Works.

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Friends Talk: 'Iron Maidens'

26th Mar 2025

Historian Matthew Stevens will share his research into the fascinating lives of the Darby Women.

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Friends Talk: Bridges of the Severn Gorge

9th Apr 2025

Following the Friends AGM, Steve Dewhirst will explore the seven bridges in the Ironbridge Gorge in detail.

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Friends Talk: L.T.C Rolt

7th May 2025

Victoria Owens, an eminent industrial history biographer, will share her insights into Tom Rolt, a leading figure in the industrial heritage movement.

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Friends Talk: Tea Ladies by Kate Cadman

21st May 2025

Kate Cadman, Collections Curator at the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, will chronicle the history of tea drinking.

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Friends Talk: The Coalport Ferry Disaster

18th Jun 2025

Robert Herrick will share his research on the Coalport Ferry Disaster of 1799 which cost 28 people their lives.

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Friends Talk: The Soldiers of Shropshire Museum

16th Jul 2025

An introduction to the Soldiers of Shropshire Museum by Richard Gough

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Friends Talk: Brunel

17th Sep 2025

Professor Andrew Kelly will share some of his findings on Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the great English civil engineer.

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