Walk between the River Corve and Onny through lovely, farmed countryside. This route is waymarked by discs with poppy-red centres. Return to Ludlow by bus.
Stokesay Court
Built in 1889 by Thomas Harris for John Derby-Allcroft, a wealthy glove manufacturer, Stokesay Court is a magnificent example of late Victorian architecture with its high, galleried carved oak central hall and dramatic views over Ludlow and the nearby Clee Hills. The gardens were laid out by H E Milner. Mothballed for over 50 years, the major contents were sold in 1994. Now, following careful restoration, the house is enjoying a revival. It retains many original features, and was recently used as a principle location for the film ‘Atonement’. During WW1 the building served as an Auxiliary Military Hospital for convalescent soldiers. Pre – booked guided tours of Stokesay Court offer a unique opportunity to see a virtually untouched Late Victorian interior and to hear stories of the house over the past century.
St. Peter’s Church, Stanton Lacy.
Built about 1050, has a Saxon doorway. Plaques at the foot of War Memorial and in cemetery wall are to Able Seaman William Charles Williams, born in parish (the boundary took in part of Ludlow where he was actually born) about 1880. Awarded VC posthumously in Gallipoli landing at V Beach, Turkey, April 1915. He had pleaded to join the crew of HMS River Clyde, declaring..” I’ll chuck my hook (give up rank of Leading Rate) if you let me come”. His captain, Edward Unwin wrote later, ” He was the man above all others who deserved the VC.”