
audiobook
by H. Thornhill (Henry Thornhill) Timmins
Nooks and Corners - of - Shropshire. - BY - H. THORNHILL TIMMINS, F.R.G.S.,
PREFACE
INDEX TO ILLUSTRATIONS
NOOKS AND CORNERS OF SHROPSHIRE
A GENERAL SURVEY. THE TOWN OF SHREWSBURY.
FROM SHREWSBURY TO PITCHFORD, ACTON BURNELL, AND CHURCH STRETTON.
STRETTON DALE AND THE LONGMYND, A VISIT TO STOKESAY CASTLE.
FROM CRAVEN ARMS TO BISHOP'S CASTLE AND CLUN.
ROUND ABOUT CLUN FOREST. TO KNIGHTON AND LUDLOW.
ROUND ABOUT LUDLOW.
In this lovingly compiled wander through Shropshire, the author takes listeners on a series of gentle ramblings across the county’s most charming nooks and hidden corners. From the bustling streets of Shrewsbury to the quiet lanes that lead toward the Welsh border, each stop is brought to life with vivid descriptions of ancient churches, crumbling manor houses and the everyday hospitality of the local folk. The narrative is peppered with the author’s own sketches and observations, offering a richly textured portrait of a landscape where hill‑tops, river valleys and thriving orchards coexist.
The journey continues through storied sites such as Stokesay Castle, Ludlow’s historic market, and the mysterious ruins that dot the Wenlock Edge, each revealed with an eye for detail that delights both history buffs and casual wanderers. Listeners will hear anecdotes about forgotten chapels, quirky local legends and the quiet beauty of places that have long escaped the tourist guide. It feels as if you are strolling beside a knowledgeable friend, discovering the heart of Shropshire one delightful vignette at a time.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (402K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Annie R. McGuire. This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Internet Archive.
Release date
2012-07-27
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1856–1908
A Victorian travel writer and artist, best remembered for affectionate, observant books on the hidden corners of western England and Wales. His work blends sketchbook detail with a genuine love of old buildings, local history, and quiet rural places.
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