Museums · West Midlands
Telford and Wrekin
Telford and Wrekin — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Telford and Wrekin is a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
Telford and Wrekin is a museum located in the West Midlands. It showcases the history and heritage of the area, providing insights into its development and significance. The museum features a range of exhibits that highlight local culture and industry.
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Background
History
The district was created on 1 April 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972 covering the area of five former districts, plus a small part of a sixth: The district was initially called "Wrekin", but during 1974 the council changed the name to "The Wrekin". A significant part of the new district was within the designated area of the Telford New Town, which had been initially designated in 1963 as Dawley New Town before being enlarged and renamed to Telford in 1968. The Telford Development Corporation existed alongside the elected councils until it was wound up in 1991, running various functions such as town planning which would otherwise have been council responsibilities. On 1 April 1998,…
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- Coordinates
- 52.6811, -2.4386
- District
- Telford and Wrekin
- Parish
- Lawley and Overdale
- Postcode
- TF3 4LY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Telford
- Official site
- telford.gov.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Telford and Wrekin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Telford and Wrekin?
- Telford and Wrekin is in West Midlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 52.6811°, -2.4386°.
- Is Telford and Wrekin wheelchair accessible?
- Yes — Telford and Wrekin is tagged in OpenStreetMap as wheelchair-accessible.