NOVA S6E17: The Bridge that Spanned the World
- Aired: 1979-12-04
- Time: 21:00:00
- Runtime: 60 minutes
Overview
The Iron Bridge across the River Severn in Telford, England is two centuries old this year. It remains a monument to the Shropshire iron masters who built it, and a symbol of the Industrial Revolution that was born in the area where the bridge stands. NOVA traces the development of ironmaking and its far-reaching effects on society and the world economy.