- Jan-Peter van Tijk
I wish I'd found InterNations sooner: It would have made my first few month as an expat in London much less overwhelming.
Living in Telford
Telford is a relatively new town in England, which was formed in the 1960s and named after civil engineer Thomas Telford. It is one of the fastest growing towns in the UK and is an important economic center in the area. The town is known as being ‘the Birthplace of Industry’ because of its location near other industrial areas such as Coalbrook, which was a key location during the Industrial Revolution. Expats living in Telford will be able to take in many sights and attractions in the town such as the Wrekin, a hill which features remnants of a fort dating back to the Bronze Age as well as Ironbridge Gorge which has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Town Center also has plenty to offer expatriates in Telford such as shopping, leisure, restaurants and more.
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Moving to Telford
Telford offers a more affordable cost of living than other nearby towns and cities in the area, whilst the relative newness of the town makes it a popular destination for people to move to. Expatriates moving to Telford will find that the town has a maritime climate similar to the rest of the UK, with mild summers, cold winters and regular rainfall throughout the year. Telford is within easy access of other major towns and cities in the UK such as Birmingham and Shrewsbury thanks to its location on a number of major roads, and rail travel similarly provides opportunities to travel to London and other cities. In terms of education, expats moving to Telford with families will find a number of schools in the area as well as opportunities for further education. In order to get more detailed information about Telford from fellow expats, individuals will benefit from joining InterNations, where they can not only take advantage of the websites many exciting features but ask fellow expatriates for detailed advice about life as an expat in a new town.
Working in Telford
Telford provides a number of work opportunities and expats working in Telford will find that a number of industries are present in the area including technology, manufacturing and support services. The town’s location near other major cities also provides opportunities for commuting to work in other industries. Expatriates seeking work in Telford may furthermore find opportunities in areas such as health care, education and public services whilst there is a growing retail presence in the area providing a number of jobs in this sector as well as in the leisure industry. For more information about finding work in Telford, expats living in Telford should sign up to InterNations and make use of its forums and discussion groups, featuring expat members from over 190 nationalities who can help other users to find information regarding work as well as other aspects of being an expat in a new location such as housing, transport, education and more.
- Jan-Peter van Tijk
I wish I'd found InterNations sooner: It would have made my first few month as an expat in London much less overwhelming.
- Therese Yeboah
For me, the InterNations events are the best part. I attend almost every get-together and always get to know lots of friendly fellow expats.
