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We introduce you to the achievements of the Darby family and take you on a trip to see the great bridges of the world.
The World's Great Bridges
Bridge-building was one of the earliest forms of engineering in human history. The ability to span rivers and deep gorges represented a huge advance in the development of ancient civilisations. First and foremost, they made getting from A to B much easier, safer and less time-consuming. They facilitated the movements of trade and the marching of armies, and were built to last - as can be seen from the many ancient bridges still in existence today.
The Darbys
Although it’s Abraham Darby III who is most commonly associated with the Iron bridge, his contribution was just one of many made by this remarkable Quaker family.
Ten Things…
There's a lot to learn about the Iron bridge - how many of these interesting facts can you tick off?
An Engineer's View
So why is the Iron Bridge really so important? And what does it take to make a good bridge? ICONS asked their friendly engineer Paul Kassabian to explain...
