Ironbridge and Blists Hill

Ever since we knew that we were coming to this area we were looking forward to today.  Mike has always wanted to visit Ironbridge and I loved the programme Victorian Farm which came to Blists Hill for some filming and so I wanted to see where it all happened.  We chose the best day of the week for weather as it was glorious.  We approached the bridge and it looked stunning …

I had seen a programme on tv when it was mentioned that the builder had made sure that his silhouette was included on the bridge and I think that this was it …

You can just about make out the features of a face!  We walked underneath it …

and back up to the statue …

We then crossed the bridge looking down to the river far below …

At the other side there was the Toll House …

It was now time for coffee and there just happened to be a Scottie at the table next to ours so Hamish and Fred made friends …

We then went back to the car and it was a short drive to the Victorian town – Blists Hill.

We entered here and I took so many photos that it was very difficult to pick out a few for my blog. 

We had a fabulous day and if anyone is in this area then do please visit because it is worth every penny.