Name: Stokesay and the Onny Valley a Historical Chronicle
SKU: 68904635
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Author: Redfern, Brian James
ISBN: 9798192796740

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Stokesay and the Onny Valley a Historical Chronicle

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Independently published

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Redfern, Brian James

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Tapa Blanda

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9798192796740

Stokesay and the Onny Valley a Historical Chronicle

Redfern, Brian James (Autor) · Independently published · Tapa Blanda

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Discover the rich, untold story of Shropshire’s Onny Valley and the historic heart of Stokesay. Stokesay and the Onny Valley: A Historical Chronicle takes readers on a sweeping journey through centuries of borderland history. From medieval origins as feudal estates and fortified manor houses to the Victorian industrial expansion that created the bustling market town of Craven Arms, this comprehensive local history brings the past vividly to life. Drawing on parish records, rare historical photographs, personal memoirs, and architectural landmarks, author Brian Redfern captures the resilience and spirit of the communities living in the shadow of the Welsh Marches. Inside this volume, you will explore: The Civil War in the Marches: Fortified bastions, local skirmishes, and the musket scars on Stokesay Castle. Victorian Engineering & Innovation: Thomas Telford’s bridges, water turbines, and early aviation pioneers like Ernest Maund. Community & Rural Life: The development of Onibury, Newton, Aldon, Halford, and the growth of Craven Arms as a railway hub. Wartime Reminiscences: Local Home Guard history, VAD hospitals, and wartime community legends. Complete with a detailed List of Illustrations, List of Figures, and a Subject Index, this volume is an essential reference for historians, Shropshire locals, and anyone captivated by the heritage of the English countryside.