Thomas Telford black plaque

This black commemorative plaque records: Corbet Arms This hotel, originally a 17th Century coaching inn was known as "The Talbot" until 1825. Thomas Telford stayed here in 1832 during the building of teh nearby canal. An important town meeting place, in 1862 it was the scene of the inauguration of the Nantwich and Market Drayton Railway. Recorded plaque organisation: Drayton Civic Society.

Thomas Telford was a prominent Scottish civil engineer and architect, renowned for his innovative road, bridge, and canal designs; he significantly contributed to the infrastructure development of Britain in the early 19th century.