One Parish - Holy Trinity Hadley
Waterloo Road, Hadley Hollow, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 5NX
We will be compiling information on Everyday Histories from within the local community … A great heritage resource on our doorstep.
Joseph Sankey & Sons Ltd was a major industrial firm that established the massive Hadley Castle Works in 1910. Acquired by GKN in 1920, the company was the cornerstone of local industry, known as GKN Sankey, producing wartime materials & later prefabricated “Weir Houses”.
Blockleys Brickworks established 1894 has a rich history on utilising local clay resources for manufacturing high-quality bricks, much in demand during a period of industrial expansion in the area.
Both sites were a major employer of the local community - supported by the canal network linking ironworks & coalfields to the River Severn at the Ironbridge Gorge, (known as the birthplace of the industrial revolution, a UNESCO World Heritage site
just 9miles away.
There will be information on the history of Holy Trinity from its completion in the mid 1800’s. The church itself has seen a number of changes during this time as has the local community over the years & Holy Trinity now almost appears to stand at the edge of the community.
Today you have a great opportunity to take a closer look at the interesting aspects inside & outside of the church building. This church has a connection to Harry Patch, he was married at Holy Trinity & there is a plaque on the wall.
As well as written & photographic evidence, there will be an I-spy worksheet for the young at heart…
Timings
- Saturday 12 September:
- 1000-1600
Location & directions
Waterloo Road, Hadley Hollow, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 5NX
- Contact on day:
- Pauline Ashworth
- Telephone number:
- +441952273515
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Limited parking for 2-3 cars in a lay-by outside the church building… more parking available in Hadley centre at Tesco and also opposite the Methodist church in Manse Rd & some spaces available close to the doctors surgery/health centre.
