Learn about the longest river in Britain.  See how it has shaped the landscape and look at the wildlife it supports.  You can also find out how the river has been used for defense, communication and trade.

Explore Haughmond Hill and discover some of its hidden stories.  Learn about the hill's archaeology, landscape and wildlife and find out about its ghost!

Look at the development of mining through the ages and see its effects on the landscape, nearby villages and the people who worked in the mines.

Find out more about Shropshire's towns and buildings as well as its historical, archaeological and natural features.

In this section you can find out about the different sorts of punishment used in the nineteenth century.  Chart the development of policing and find out about prison life.

In 1403 the battle of Shrewsbury was considered the bloodiest conflict of all time. Discover where and why the battle took place, who was involved and how soldiers might have treated their wounds.

Landscape detective takes you on a quick tour through the Shropshire countryside, looking at the influence of past populations on the landscape.

Shropshire�s naturalists and Secret Shropshire have teamed up to tell you what plants and creatures may be living in your backyard. You can click on a map of Shropshire and see how many types of plants and dragonflies have been seen nearby.

Discover the castles of Shropshire. Learn about the different types and find out when they were built, why and by whom.

Learn more about the sources available at Shropshire Archives and discover the history of the Preen family.

Meet the Secret Shropshire team and find out about the project