Toll house becomes poll house on election day

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Image caption, The Ironbridge building normally plays host to visitors to the World Heritage site.
  • Author, Paul Rogers
  • Role, Local Democracy Reporter

A historic toll house in Shropshire is being used as a general election polling station on Thursday.

Based within the World Heritage site Ironbridge Gorge, the Ironbridge Toll House once used to charge those who wished to cross the bridge, built in 1779, from which the area drew its name.

These days, however, the toll house is normally used as an exhibition centre where visitors can find out more about the bridge.

But from 07:00 BST, local voters have been using the building to put a cross in their box of choice.

Other historic sites in the West Midlands being used as places to cast a vote include Bantock House Museum in Wolverhampton.

The Edwardian property, with formal gardens, is set in 43 acres of parkland.

Polling stations nationwide close at 22:00 BST.

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