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The Iron Bridge

Renowned architect Thomas Pritchard has come up with an ingenious design for a groundbreaking bridge made entirely from cast iron, showcasing the limitless possibilities of this remarkable material.
The proposal recommends its construction in the industrial province of Shropshire. This strategic location not only addresses the immediate demand for improved transportation but also underscores the region's significance as a hub of industrial activity. This makes it the ideal setting to demonstrate the bridge's pioneering design and its potential to revolutionize infrastructure.
Farming VillageBuildingoption 3
Iron FoundryBuildingtrigger
Textile MillBuildingoption 2
EnglandCountrydynamic historical event.tag
IndustrializationInstitutiontrigger
CityLocation Ranktrigger
MegalopolisLocation Ranktrigger
TownLocation Ranktriggerthe_iron_bridgeVariabletriggerDefinitionin_game/events/DHE/flavor_ENG.txt:24568
24569type = country_event
24571fire_only_once = yes
24573title = flavor_eng.240.title The Iron Bridge
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24585desc = flavor_eng.240.desc_industrial_region Renowned architect Thomas Pritchard has come up with an ingenious design for a groundbreaking bridge made entirely from cast iron, showcasing the limitless possibilities of this remarkable material.
The proposal recommends its construction in the industrial province of Shropshire. This strategic location not only addresses the immediate demand for improved transportation but also underscores the region's significance as a hub of industrial activity. This makes it the ideal setting to demonstrate the bridge's pioneering design and its potential to revolutionize infrastructure.
The proposal recommends its construction in the industrial province of Shropshire. This strategic location not only addresses the immediate demand for improved transportation but also underscores the region's significance as a hub of industrial activity. This makes it the ideal setting to demonstrate the bridge's pioneering design and its potential to revolutionize infrastructure.
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24589desc = flavor_eng.240.desc Renowned architect Thomas Pritchard has come up with an ingenious design for a groundbreaking bridge made entirely from cast iron, showcasing the limitless possibilities of this remarkable material.
The proposal suggests it be constructed in the province of Shropshire, as there is currently a need for a river crossing in this particular province, boosting the local economy in the process and serving as a symbol of progress.
The proposal suggests it be constructed in the province of Shropshire, as there is currently a need for a river crossing in this particular province, boosting the local economy in the process and serving as a symbol of progress.
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24593outcome = neutral
24595dynamic_historical_event = {
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24602trigger = {
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24614owner ?= root
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24626custom_tooltip = {
24627text = variable_the_iron_bridge_tt The Iron Bridge has been Built
}
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24633own_entire_province = province_definition:shropshire_province
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24636image = "gfx/interface/illustrations/institutions/scientific_revolution.dds"
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24645create_character = {
24646first_name = name_thomas
24647last_name = Pritchard
24648adm = 31
24649dip = 20
24650mil = 22
24651birth_date = 1723
24652birth_location = location:shrewsbury
24653artist_skill = 0.8
24654artist = architect
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24657save_scope_as = thomas_pritchard
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24737historical_info = flavor_eng.240.historical_info The Iron Bridge is a cast-iron bridge and is considered an iconic symbol of the Industrial Revolution in Britain. It was constructed between 1777 and 1779 marking a shift in bridge construction technology, which became necessary due to the heavy machinery and material being transported.