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NOVA•Season 6•Episode 17

The Bridge that Spanned the World

7.8/10 · 9 votesDec 4, 197955 min

Ranked #3 of 3 in Season 6•−0.3 vs season avg

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.

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Episode Summary

"The Bridge that Spanned the World" is episode 17 of NOVA season 6. It scored 7.8/10 from 9 votes, ranking #3 of 3 episodes this season (season average 8.1). It aired on December 4, 1979.

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