History in and around Broseley
Broseley is built on a rich history from the beginning of the Industrial Revolution. Visitors can wander past the houses where the ironmasters lived, wonder at the tiles made here which grace great buildings around the world, visit nearby National Trust properties, and even take in a factory where clay smoking pipes were made.
Benthall Hall is a stunning 16th century National Trust property. There are several enjoyable walks across the fields from Broseley, and it's easy to fit it in to a wander down to the gorge.
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Broseley Pipeworks - One of the Ironbridge Gorge Museums Trust sites
Not the ones that go underground - the ones that go in your mouth! Step back in time and wander around this abandoned factory, which until the 1970's was home to one of the most prolific clay tobacco pipe makers in Britain. Open from May to October.
Visitor information at 01952 433424.
Jackfield Tile Museum - Broseley's other Ironbridge Gorge Museums Trust site
See, touch and walk upon magnificent British tiles as you wander through the original trade showroom, fascinating galleries and period room settings. Fun "drop in" workshops are offered during all major school holidays.
Broseley Local History Society
Their website is packed with information, including short, interesting explanations for several Jitty names (Town Trail). The Society has a long and active history itself, and has regular well attended meetings - guests welcomed. It can provide a useful source of information for family history research.
The Friends of the Red Church aim to restore and promote the graveyard, see their gofundme page
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