Telford & Wrekin Council is co-ordinating a county-wide series of events and projects that will celebrate Telford’s memory and help remind local people of his achievements.

British Waterways is the organisation responsible for maintaining 2,200 miles (3,540km) of this inland waterway network today so that people can use it for a wide range of leisure activities.

The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) is a charity that exists to promote and progress civil engineering.

Thomas Telford is the knowledge business of the Institution of Civil Engineers, creating specialist products and services for the civil engineering and construction markets.

Telford College is a leading Edinburgh college with a unique new campus. The College is named after Thomas Telford.