

Shropshire
Shropshire is a landlocked county that borders the country of Wales to the west. There are old town such as Shrewsbury and new towns like Telford, giving Shropshire a diverse feel. Running through the county is the longest river in England, the River Severn. The county also provides spectacular scenery in terms of hills, valleys, and woodlands. Having both English heritage sites and World Heritage sites, Shropshire provides plenty of interest to visitors.

Places to visit
Shrewsbury, Ironbridge Gorge Museum, Blists Hill Victorian Town, Shropshire Hills, Ludlow Castle, Dudmaston Hall.
Bookshelf
Books based in this county:


Authors associated with this county
Authors who are associated with this county (born or lived here) or who have based their books here.
Barbara Pym
Mirabel Osler
Ivan Jones
Ann Turball (many novels set here)
Kate Long
Ellis Peters
Mary Webb
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Book
Our box included The Honey and the Sting by E. C. Freemantle.
Box
Included: book, tea, bookmark, meringues, honey, soaps, travel information, photos, personalised postcard.

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