Ironbridge: The Cradle of Industrialisation Barrie Trinder examines the cradle of the Industrial Revolution. Barrie Trinder | Published in History Today Volume 33 Issue 4 April 1983 To continue reading this article you will need to purchase access to the online archive. Buy Online Access Buy Print & Archive Subscription If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems.