Notable People
The band, The Sunshine Underground, are originally from Telford and Shrewsbury, and formed while studying at New College Telford. Some of the band T'Pau are also from Telford (Wellington) and Shrewsbury. The death metal band Cancer formed in Ironbridge. The film and television actor Christian Brassington was born in Wellington. Former WBC super middleweight champion boxer Richie Woodhall, grew up in Woodside, Telford. Professional footballer Elliott Bennett grew up in Telford, while fellow professionals Danny Guthrie and Connor Goldson both attended Thomas Telford School in Telford.
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