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You may view the information for ALL the towns and villages
in South Staffordshire (the page may be very large)
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You can view your
preferred location from the list on the left.
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Stafford Town Centre - Photo:
Val Vannet
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A vibrant market town on
the banks of the River Sow, this county town
was created by King Alfred’s daughter,
Aethelfraed, in the Middle Ages. Much later it
became a centre for shoe making. The remains
of one of two old castles can still be seen
and acts as a backdrop to many events,
including Shakespearian plays. The top
attraction here, though, is the Elizabethan
High House, England’s largest timber-framed
house, which somehow survived the ravages of
the English Civil War. Both Charles 1 and
Prince Rupert stayed here for a few tumultuous
days in 1642. The house has now become a local
museum. The remarkable Williams Salt Library,
run by a charitable trust, is contained in an
18th century house. |
Britain’s most famous angler
Izaak Walton, was born at 92 Eastgate Street and
was baptised at St. Mary’s Church. He wrote the
eccentric fisherman’s handbook ‘The Compleat
Angler’ . His riverside cottage in the small
village of Shallowford has been turned into a
museum.
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Beyond Stafford stands
magical Shugborough Hall, ancestral pile of
the Earls of Lichfield. Restored by the
National Trust, it has a magnificent
collection of furniture and paintings while
beyond are splendid gardens and parkland
dotted with curious monuments. The
Staffordshire County Museum resides in the
Hall’s domestic buildings.
Close to Stafford is the
beautiful mansion of Weston Park and its huge
park landscaped by ‘Capability’ Brown. The
interior contains tapestries, paintings and
furniture. Nearby Doxey Marshes is a Site of
Special Scientific Interest. |
Shugborough Hall - Photo:
Mandy Moore
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Further information:
Stafford Hotels, Guesthouses and B&B Accommodation
Stafford Cottages, Apartments and Self Catering
Accommodation
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