The Welsh Marches is an imprecisely defined area along the border between England and Wales, full of rolling countryside, idyllic villages, timber framed buildings, and historic properties. The Saxon settlement of Shrewsbury is packed with Tudor architecture, fascinating churches and medieval remnants. Ironbridge, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is known throughout the world as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution.
ART CULTURE AND INDUSTRY IN WELSH MARCHES
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Dating back to the 11th century, Hellens Manor & Gardens is an ancient family home telling the story of England’s history. Grand interiors and treasures include heirlooms of Anne Boleyn, a bed chamber prepared for Queen Mary Tudor, the panelled Music Room and paintings by Gainsborough, Van Dyke and Goya. All surrounded by Tudor and Jacobean gardens to include a yew labyrinth, a physic garden and wonderful views of the Malvern Hills.
Considered one of the finest surviving fortified medieval manor houses in England, Stokesay Castle was built in the 13th century by Laurence of Ludlow, one of the richest men in England at the time. Step back in time and get a taste of medieval life, exploring the Great Hall, unchanged for more than 700 years; the North Tower, which boasts the original medieval tiled floor; and the 17th century timber-framed gatehouse, which features ornate carvings in its frame.
Ludlow is a bustling medieval market town with an incredible collection of timber-framed buildings and an architectural gem. The historic town centre and 11th century Ludlow Castle are located on a cliff above the River Teme surrounded by the beautiful countryside of south Shropshire and the Welsh Marches. The town’s museum tells its rich history and St Laurence’s Church is the largest parish church in Shropshire.
Walk the medieval streets lined with charming Tudor timber-framed buildings, learning about Shrewsbury’s history from a knowledgeable local guide. The county town is famous for being the birthplace of Charles Darwin, and as a result of its border location, it served as a vital front in the medieval conflict between England and Wales.
This impressive World Heritage Site is dominated by its namesake – the world’s first cast-iron bridge, built in 1779, is a marvel of modern construction. Explore some of the ten fascinating museums which include Blists Hill Victorian Town, Coalport China Museum and the Jackfield Tile Museum.
The grounds surrounding Berrington Hall were the last to be landscaped by ‘Capability’ Brown. Inside this Georgian property are fine Henry Holland-designed interiors rich with 18th century treasures, alongside fascinating servants’ quarters that ensured a strict divide from family life.
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