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Coalport

Coalport was planned as a canal–river interchange and a complete "new town" by ironmaster William Reynolds, who between 1788 and 1796 built warehouses, workshops, factories and workers accommodation in Coalport. He also directed the construction of the Shropshire Canal, linking the East Shropshire coalfield with the River Severn — the terminus being Coalport Wharf. Coalport became home to the well-known pottery founded by John Rose in 1795. Production eventually moved to Staffordshire in 1926. However, the pottery reopened as a Museum – one of ten operated by the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust.
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  • Coalport, The Ironbridge Gorge - December 03, 2011

    Coalport, The Ironbridge Gorge - December 03, 2011

    The Coalport China Works - one of the ten museums operated by the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust.

  • Coalport, The Ironbridge Gorge - December 03, 2011

    Coalport, The Ironbridge Gorge - December 03, 2011

    The John Rose building at the Coalport China Works named after the work's founder. This building is now operated by the Youth Hostels Association as a residential hostel and public café.

  • Coalport, The Ironbridge Gorge - December 03, 2011

    Coalport, The Ironbridge Gorge - December 03, 2011

    The Shropshire Canal at Coalport can be seen beside the Coalport China Works which is now a Museum.

  • Coalport, The Ironbridge Gorge - December 03, 2011

    Coalport, The Ironbridge Gorge - December 03, 2011

    The Shropshire Canal at Coalport can be seen beside the Coalport China Works which is now a Museum.

  • Coalport, The Ironbridge Gorge - December 03, 2011

    Coalport, The Ironbridge Gorge - December 03, 2011

    Jackfield and Coalport Memorial Bridge.

  • Coalport, The Ironbridge Gorge - December 03, 2011

    Coalport, The Ironbridge Gorge - December 03, 2011

    Jackfield and Coalport Memorial Bridge.

  • Coalport, The Ironbridge Gorge - December 03, 2011

    Coalport, The Ironbridge Gorge - December 03, 2011

    The base of the Hay Inclined Plane viewed from the Jackfield - Coalport Memorial Footbridge across the River Severn.

  • Coalport, The Ironbridge Gorge - December 03, 2011

    Coalport, The Ironbridge Gorge - December 03, 2011

    Canal buildings at the base of the Hay Inclined Plane.

  • Coalport, The Ironbridge Gorge - December 03, 2011

    Coalport, The Ironbridge Gorge - December 03, 2011

    The base of the Hay Inclined Plane.

  • Coalport, The Ironbridge Gorge - December 03, 2011

    Coalport, The Ironbridge Gorge - December 03, 2011

    Canal buildings at the base of the Hay Inclined Plane.

  • Coalport, The Ironbridge Gorge - December 03, 2011

    Coalport, The Ironbridge Gorge - December 03, 2011

    View towards the River Severn from the base of the Hay Inclined Plane. The foot bridge visible to the right provides a link to Jackfield.

  • Coalport, The Ironbridge Gorge - December 03, 2011

    Coalport, The Ironbridge Gorge - December 03, 2011

    The lower section of the Hay Inclined Plane.

  • Coalport, The Ironbridge Gorge - December 03, 2011

    Coalport, The Ironbridge Gorge - December 03, 2011

    The bottom of the Hay Inclined Plane.

  • Coalport, The Ironbridge Gorge - December 03, 2011

    Coalport, The Ironbridge Gorge - December 03, 2011

    The entrance to the Tar Tunnel at the base of the Hay Inclined Plane - a source of naturally occurring bitumen discovered when a canal tunnel was being driven into the mines under Blists Hill. It is open to the public from spring to autumn and is one of the 10 museums operated by the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust.

  • Coalport, The Ironbridge Gorge - December 03, 2011

    Coalport, The Ironbridge Gorge - December 03, 2011

    Ironbridge Gorge Interpretation board located near to the Tar Tunnel.

  • Coalport, The Ironbridge Gorge - December 03, 2011

    Coalport, The Ironbridge Gorge - December 03, 2011

    The Shakespeare Inn, Coalport.

  • Coalport, The Ironbridge Gorge - December 03, 2011

    Coalport, The Ironbridge Gorge - December 03, 2011

    A view up the Hay Inclined Plane from the overbridge near the Shakespeare Inn. The track was relayed to restore the appearance of the plane in the 1970s and has, over the subsequent years, suffered from movement of the track bed. The incline ceased operation around 1894.

  • Coalport, The Ironbridge Gorge - December 03, 2011

    Coalport, The Ironbridge Gorge - December 03, 2011

    A view up the Hay Inclined Plane from the overbridge near the Shakespeare Inn. The track was relayed to restore the appearance of the plane in the 1970s and has, over the subsequent years, suffered from movement of the track bed. The incline ceased operation around 1894.

  • Coalport, The Ironbridge Gorge - December 03, 2011

    Coalport, The Ironbridge Gorge - December 03, 2011

    The road bridge across the bottom of the Hay Inclined Plane looking towards the 200 year old Shakespeare Inn.

  • Coalport, The Ironbridge Gorge - December 03, 2011

    Coalport, The Ironbridge Gorge - December 03, 2011

    The bottom of the 200ft high Hay Inclined Plane which enables the Shropshire Canal to climb up Blist's Hill.

  • Coalport, The Ironbridge Gorge - December 03, 2011

    Coalport, The Ironbridge Gorge - December 03, 2011

    The basin at the bottom of the Hay Inclined Plane which commences at the side of the cottage.

  • Coalport, The Ironbridge Gorge - December 03, 2011

    Coalport, The Ironbridge Gorge - December 03, 2011

    Looking along the Shropshire Canal towards the bottom of the Hay Inclined Plane.

  • Coalport, The Ironbridge Gorge - December 03, 2011

    Coalport, The Ironbridge Gorge - December 03, 2011

    The Shropshire Canal at Coalport can be seen beside the Coalport China Works which is now a Museum.

  • Coalport, The Ironbridge Gorge - December 03, 2011

    Coalport, The Ironbridge Gorge - December 03, 2011

    The Shropshire Canal at Coalport can be seen beside the Coalport China Works which is now a Museum.

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    Coalport, The Ironbridge Gorge - December 03, 2011
    Coalport, The Ironbridge Gorge - December 03, 2011
    Coalport, The Ironbridge Gorge - December 03, 2011