Telford is a modern town in Shropshire, England, uniquely built from the 1960s as a “New Town” and named after the famed engineer Thomas Telford. It’s situated near the River Severn and The Wrekin hill, within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and is a gateway to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ironbridge Gorge – "The Birthplace of Industry". Today, Telford offers good road links via the M54, a diverse economy with thriving IT and industrial sectors, and a growing town centre with shopping and entertainment. Originally designed to house residents from the West Midlands, it’s now Shropshire’s largest settlement with a rich history and a continuing evolution.Wikipedia