Telford
town in England, United Kingdom
Telford is a large town in the county of Shropshire, England. It is in the borough of Telford and Wrekin.
Telford | |
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![]() Darby House, Telford | |
Population | 142,723 (2011 census) |
Demonym | Telfordian |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | TELFORD |
Postcode district | TF1, TF2, TF3, TF4, TF5, TF7 |
Dialling code | 01952 |
Police | West Mercia |
Fire | Shropshire |
Ambulance | West Midlands |
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It is a new town and building began in the 1960s. It is known for its large shopping centre in the town centre. It also has an ice rink and a large park.
The population of Telford is just over 140,000. It is the largest town in Shropshire, however the county town is Shrewsbury.
The town has a railway station, Telford Central. The town also has a football club, A.F.C. Telford United.
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Telford Plaza
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Memorial statue honouring Telford's miners