Battle of Shrewsbury | www.battleofshrewsbury.org | The Battle of Shrewsbury, fought on July 21st, 1403 between an army led by the Lancastrian King, Henry IV and a rebel army led by members of the Percy family from Northumberland, is principally remembered today by many as the climax of Shakespeare's play, Henry IV part 1. |
British Geological Survey | www.bgs.ac.uk | Provide comprehensive, objective, impartial and up-to-date geoscientific information, advice and services which meet the needs of customers in the industrial, engineering, governmental and scientific communities of the UK and overseas, thereby contribut-ing to the economic competitiveness of the United Kingdom, the effectiveness of public services and policy, and quality of life. |
Conservation Walks and Rides | countrywalks.defra.gov.uk | On this web site you can find details - and maps - for more than 1700 walks and areas of open access provided under the Countryside Stewardship and Environmentally Sensitive Areas Schemes. |
Council for Museums, Archives and Libraries | www.resource.gov.uk | Aims to enable the collections and services of the museums, archives and libraries sector to touch the lives of everyone |
Countryside Access | www.countrysideaccess.gov.uk | The activities that can be enjoyed in the English countryside are as varied as the places you can visit. Most of them are free of charge and all of them are great for your health!
You can picnic, paint or take photos, walk the dog, or simply 'get away from it all'. From a gentle amble, to a long distance cycle ride; from paddling down a river, to climbing a mountain - there's something for everyone.
This website provides advice and links to keep you safe and ensure you get the best enjoyment possible from your visits, whilst protecting the countryside now and for future generations.
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Countryside Information System | www.cis-web.org.uk | The Countryside Information System (CIS) is a program developed to give policy advisers, planners and researchers easy access to spatial information about the British countryside. CIS contains a wide range of environmental data - including landscape features, vegetation habitats and topography for each one kilometre square of Great Britain. |
Darwin Country | www.darwincountry.org | Darwin Country is an educational resource for lifelong learning. It will enable you to explore a wide range of topics and themes 'through space and time'. It has been constructed by Shrewsbury Museums Service, which is part of Shrewsbury and Atcham Borough Council. |
Department for Culture, Media and Sport | www.culture.gov.uk | The DCMS's aim is to improve the quality of life for all through cultural and sporting activities, to support the pursuit of excellence and to champion the tourism, creative and leisure industries. |
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | www.defra.gov.uk | Sustainable development, which means a better quality of life for everyone, now and for generations to come, including:
- A better environment at home and internationally, and sustainable use of natural resources;
- Economic prosperity through sustainable farming, fishing, food, water and other industries that meet consumers' requirements;
- Thriving economies and communities in rural areas and a countryside for all to enjoy.
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English Heritage | www.english-heritage.org.uk | |
English Historic Towns Forum | www.ehtf.org.uk | EHTF explores the issues impacting on historic towns, offering support and guidance on conservation area management, traffic and visitor management, urban regeneration and design, and other planning issues. |
Guild of Shropshire Tour Guides | www.shropshiretourguides.co.uk | The Guild of Shropshire Tour Guides has access to a network of individuals and organisations covering all aspects of local history and culture.
Whatever your reason for visiting we can supply a guide who will take care of your needs |
Images of England | www.imagesofengland.org.uk | Images of England is building a digital library of photographs of England's 370,000 Listed Buildings. |
Ironbridge Gorge Museums | www.ironbridge.org.uk | Ironbridge is just down the river Severn from Shrewsbury, it is a world heritage site and is the birthplace of the industrial revolution. There are 10 museums in 6 square miles. |
Land Registry | www.landreg.gov.uk | Holds records of land ownership, our local office is in Telford |
Les Miles des Marches | www.mdm.org.uk | Les Miles des Marches (pronounced lay meal day marsh) is a fictitious name for an historical military force which consists of Saxons, Normans, Vikings and welsh who re-enact the life and battles of 950 to 1150 AD but focusing around 1066 AD. MDM is a Shropshire based re-enactment group in the larger community of Regia. |
National Trust | www.nationaltrust.org.uk | The National Trust cares for over 248,000 hectares (612,000 acres) of beautiful countryside in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, plus almost 600 miles of coastline and more than 200 buildings and gardens of outstanding interest and importance. |
National Trust Photo Library | www.ntpl.org.uk | A unique collection of contemporary photography which vividly illustrates the rich diversity and historical range of properties in the National Trust's care. The site is designed for picture professionals to search and order images. |
Natural History Museum | www.nhm.ac.uk | This museum is in London, but its website has loads of useful and interesting information and resources |
Ordnance Survey | www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk | The UK's national mapping agency. You can get maps for your own use from the Get-a- Map section of the site. |
Royal Institute of British Architects | www.architecture.com | architecture.com is one of the world's most extensive built environment portals, all courtesy of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). |
Secret Shropshire | www.secretshropshire.org.uk | Discover the secrets of Shropshire's past. It will allow you to explore Shropshire's natural environment, its archaeological treasures and other gems from the past. |
Shrewsbury Abbey | www.shrewsburyabbey.com | We follow an ancient and faithful heritage of Christians who have worshipped God in this beautiful Abbey Church, dedicated to St. Peter and St. Paul.
The Abbey was founded as a place of Christian witness and worship. Today, this building is a place not only of historical importance but of spiritual significance. It is a place where people can meet with the risen Lord Jesus. It is a place where we not only see etched on the stones the incredible story of history, but where we can see through the surface into the heart of a loving God.
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Shrewsbury Museums | www.shrewsburymuseums.com | Shrewsbury Museums Service is part of Shrewsbury and Atcham Borough Council and is responsible for three museum buildings in the town plus the 'virtual museum' Darwin Country'.
The three buildings are Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery (Rowley's House), Shrewsbury Castle and Coleham Pumping Station. |
Shrewsbury Railway Heritage Trust | www.shrewsburyrht.org.uk | Supports the preservation and interpretation of historic buildings and other structures associated with the railway heritage of Shrewsbury and its region for the public benefit. |
Shropshire Archives | www.shropshire.gov.uk/archives.nsf | Formerly called: Shropshire Records and Research Centre. Shropshire Archives holds the major collection of published and original records of the history of Shropshire. If you are interested in Shropshire for your family or local history, academic research, school projects, site investigation or the history of your house we can help. |
Shropshire County Council | www.shropshire.gov.uk | Shropshire County Council's Website |
Shropshire Railway Society | geoffspages.co.uk/srs | Formed in 1969 to cater for all railway enthusiasts living in Shropshire or interested in its railways. The society holds regular meetings in Shrewsbury, covering a wide variety of railway subjects, presented by local and nationally acclaimed speakers. |
Shropshire Regimental Museum | pages.zoom.co.uk/shropsregtmus | The Regimental Museum is housed in the mediaeval
border fortress of Shrewsbury Castle. Its displays tell the story of the County's military units
from 1755 to around 1970 |
Shropshire Rocks | www.shropshirerocks.org | Shaping of Shropshire is the geology project of Shropshire Wildlife Trust and Shropshire Geological Society, Supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund. It aims to increase the awareness, appeal and accessibility of geology to the broadest possible audience. |
Town and Country Planning Association | www.tcpa.org.uk | Welcome to the Town and Country Planning Association's website, home to the oldest environmental charity in England. This site features extensive resources related to city, regional, and environmental planning. |
Walking Britain | www.walkingbritain.co.uk | Walking Britain is dedicated to the footpaths that cross the landscape. The National Parks feature strongly including the Lake District, the Peak District and Snowdonia, not to mention the Yorkshire Dales. Also detailed are the Brecon Beacons and Pennines. |