Shropshire Gallery

Berrington Hospital, Atcham, Shropshire

Berrington Hospital at Cross Houses, near Shrewsbury, Shropshire. The hospital was formerly the Atcham Union workhouse, and operated as a War Hospital during the First World War. The building, dating from around 1793, later became Cross Houses Hospital

© Mary Evans / Peter Higginbotham Collection

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Engineers at Ironbridge Gorge Museum - first railway loco

Engineers at the Ironbridge Gorge Museum with a working replica of the first railway locomotive in the world, which was designed by Cornish engineer Richard Trevithick and built in Coalbroakdale, Shropshire. between 1802 and 1803, probably predating a Trevithick engine built in south Wales, which successfully pulled 10 tons over ten miles. First published The Times Date: 1990

© Philip Dunn / Mary Evans Picture Library

Bridgewater Arms Hotel, Harmer Hill, Shropshire

Bridgewater Arms Hotel, Harmer Hill, Shropshire. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1962. 1963 for the Bridgewater Arms Hotel, Harmer Hill, Shropshire SY4 3DS. As of July 2018. Table Table (Whitbread)

© The National Brewery Heritag