THE ROUTE INSPIRATION

What to read and watch to get you in the mood…

 Atonement This tangled war romance (pictured below) was partly filmed at Stokesay Court (stokesaycourt.com).

 The Chronicles Of Narnia Hawkstone Park featured in the 1988 TV series.

 A Shropshire Lad by AE Housman Beautiful poems to whet your appetite.  Precious Bane by Mary Webb Hard times in 1800s Shropshire.

 Dead Ground In Between by Maureen Jennings Second World War detective story set in Ludlow.

 The Rain Before It Falls by Jonathan Coe Sad, beautiful tale of three generations.  The Shropshire Hills: 21 Walks by David Hunter Read before you hike.

Combermere Abbey’s stunning North Wing Luxury awaits at Hawkstone Hall Get cosy in the Ironbridge View Townhouse