The Bridge that Spanned the World

Dec 04, 1979 on PBS at 9:00 PM

Summary

The Iron Bridge across the River Severn in Telford, England is two centuries old this year. It remains a monument to the Shropshire iron masters who built it, and a symbol of the Industrial Revolution that was born in the area where the bridge stands... (more). NOVA traces the development of ironmaking and its far-reaching effects on society and the world economy.

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