Telford
Telford is a large town in the county of Shropshire, England. It is in the borough of Telford and Wrekin.
| Telford | |
|---|---|
 Darby House, Telford | |
| Population | 142,723 (2011 census) |
| Demonym | Telfordian |
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| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| 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.
Gallery
Telford Plaza
Memorial statue honouring Telford's miners
Telford Central station
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