Back in the 1800s, the great engineer Thomas Telford decided to finish what nature began 400 million years previously, and worked to connect the lochs to provide a practical sea-to-sea route.
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Built in 1877 by Thomas Telford and now a Grade II listed building, the jail was originally designed to hold 170 inmates, but now has capacity for 340 prisoners.
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Mr Thomas will be responsible for the legal, administrative and pastoral support of Anglican churches in Telford, Shrewsbury and north Shropshire.