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About Shropshire

"Where trumpets rang and men marched by, none passes but the dragonfly"Mary Webb.

Shropshire, maybe one of England's quiet counties but don't be deceived there's still plenty to see and do. Shropshire has over 90 places to visit - historic houses and castles with beautiful gardens, the famous Ironbridge, museums and family attractions.

Shropshire has many traditional market towns including gourmet Ludlow and the county town of Shrewsbury. Shrewsbury almost surrounded by the River Severn and birthplace of Charles Darwin, is a medieval delight of black and white buildings.

Unspoilt, unrushed and tranquil

The Shropshire landscape reflects the fact that Shropshire is geologically unique and creates the special habitats that ensures that Shropshire wildlife is so diverse. All this adds up to making Shropshire great walking country.

So whether you're out and about on Shropshire Hills, by the Meres and Mosses or strolling along with the Shropshire Union and Llangollen Canals you can guarantee the Shropshire air will rejuvenate and restore you.

 

Long since, when coming from the West,
With England near, I could not rest,
Though night time fell,
So near the two that I loved best.

There, somewhere, nor-nor-east from me,
Was Shropshire, where I longed to be,
Ercall and Mynd,
severn and Wrekin, you and me.

So up I went, to walk the deck,
To gaze, with eager aching neck,
For England's lights,
The Lighthouses preventing wreks.

Far forward I would crane, to spy,
Those fixed stars of the sailor's eye,
His most loved stars,
And feel their beauty drawing nigh.

There, while the beating engines shed,
The mumble of their trampled tread,
The ship's great heart,
I stared into the night ahead.

Into a darkness now I stare,
Towards where Wrekin lifts in air
And Severn glides,
I know that you are somewhere there.

The Shropshire Friends, John Masefield