
The Iron Wind by Benjamin Jones
A tale of obsession, steel, and the Severn Estuary. In 1824, Thomas Telford nearly drowned crossing the river to reach his lover. One hundred and forty years later, the bridge he dreamed of would finally span the water.
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- • Focus: A tale of obsession, steel, and the Severn Estuary. In 1824, Thomas Telford nearly drowned crossing the river to reach his lover. One hundred and forty years later, the bridge he dreamed of would finally span the water.
- • By: Benjamin Jones, book, 2026
- • Title: The Iron Wind
- • Form: book
- • Published by: Tales From A Harrogate Caravan

Chapter 1: The Midnight Passage (1824)
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Chapter 2: The Ribs of the Beast (May 1961–1966)
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Chapter 3: The Golden Ribbon (September 8, 1966)
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Chapter 4: The Quiet Hum (The Present Day)
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About Benjamin Jones
Benjamin Jones is a historical fiction author fascinated by the people and engineering that shaped the British landscape.
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