Collections
Designated of national importance our collections tell the story of the people, the industries and the world changing events that happened in the Ironbridge Gorge. Explore these pages to find out more about our diverse and wonderful collections.
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The Ironbridge Collections
Discover the wonderful and diverse heritage held in the Museum’s collections — from fine porcelain to a chair for a forty stone man.
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Art
See examples from one of the best collections of industry and transport prints, drawings and paintings which form the Elton Collection. Find out more about the art collections held at the Ironbridge Gorge Museums.
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Ceramics
Coalport china made for Russian royalty and Maws tiles made for the Mysore Palace in India. Find out more about our beautiful and amazing decorative ceramics collection
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Engineering
The world’s first cast iron bridge was built at Coalbrookdale in 1779, its success was the catalyst for the architectural use of iron. Find out more about this and our other engineering collections.
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Our wonderful collections can be explored further by clicking on the links below.