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IGMT secures funding for first all terrain mobility scooter at Blists Hill Victorian Town
15th Apr 2025
Six weeks after it launched its appeal for funding, this Easter the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust is making its first all terrain mobility scooter available for use by visitors at Blists Hill Victorian Town.
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Hay Inclined Plane reopens following major conservation work
14th Apr 2025
The Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust has completed conservation work on the Hay Inclined Plane Scheduled Ancient Monument at Blists Hill Victorian Town, as part of a series of works funded by Arts Council England’s Museum Estate and Development Fund (MEND).
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IGMT hosts afternoon tea to raise funds for accessible vehicles
31st Mar 2025
On Thursday 5 June, the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust is hosting a fashion-themed afternoon tea to raise money to fund accessible vehicles at Blists Hill Victorian Town.
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![Lucy Oldnall, Project Manager Conserving The Historic Estate]()
Rare chance for conservators to get up close to Coalbrookdale clock as part of £5.5 million project
27th Mar 2025
As you change the clocks this weekend, spare a thought for the conservators currently working on the iconic clock on the clocktower of Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron.
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IGMT invites Telford’s Caribbean community to share their stories
17th Mar 2025
On Thursday 3 April, the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, in partnership with Telford & Wrekin Council, will host a drop-in event at Leegomery Community Centre where the local Caribbean community will be invited to share their stories of life in Telford.
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