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Acton Burnell, Shropshire

Interestingly, Acton Burnell has connections with America that go back to the stirring days of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.

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Bitterley, Shropshire

Bitterley is an ancient village that is listed in the Domesday Book of 1086 when it was known as Buterlei. The village sits beneath the western slopes of Titterstone Clee Hill,...

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Church Stretton, Shropshire

Church Stretton is an historic market town in the South Shropshire hills, and the only town in the Shropshire hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - one of Britain's fiinest...

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Claverley, Shropshire

Claverley is surrounded by agricultural land, a short distance from delightful Bridgenorth, a picturesque town on the banks of the River Severn.

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Clun, Shropshire

Rising at the side of the River Clun from which the town takes its name, this charming little place offers much of interest.

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Colemere, Shropshire

Clolemere is a countryside heritage site with miles of waymarked walks circling over 70 acres of water, woodland and sweet scented meadows.

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Condover, Shropshire

A quiet and peaceful place, its pretty properties protected from the traffic that speeds down the main A49, Condover lies seemingly undisturbed by the passage of time.

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Ellesmere, Shropshire

Ellesmere, has a lovely 'holiday' atmosphere which gives it an 'away from it all' feel.

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Grinshill, Shropshire

The picturesque village of Grinshill is spread beneath Grinshill Hill, an isolated rocky outcrop which rises above the plains of the Severn Valley.

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High Ercall, Shropshire

High Ercall, or rather Arkle, as the locals pronounce it, is the very epitome of rural charm.

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Hodnet, Shropshire

Shropshire is a beautiful old county with a wealth of ancient and historic villages, some, like Hodnet, retain wonderful 'gems' from an old and illustrious past.

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Ironbridge, Shropshire

This town is named for the famous bridge that spans the River Severn - the world's first Iron Bridge..

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Leebotwood, Shropshire

Charming village, lying north of Church Stretton within the shadow of the Long Mynd.

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Little Stretton, Shropshire

Little Stretton lies in a charming rural area a short distance from the old town of Church Stretton.

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Ludlow, Shropshire

Nestling on the banks of the rivers Corve and Theme Ludlow is a joyous town to visit at any time of year.

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Market Drayton, Shropshire

Market Drayton is famous as the home of Gingerbread, and as the birthplace of Robert Clive - Clive of India, he was educated at the Grammar School, founded in 1558, and his desk bearing his carved initials is still preserved.

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Overton, Shropshire

Overton lies on a bend of the River Test a short distance from Ludlow.

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