Geo-Trips :: A visit to Shropshire
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A drive from Woodstock, Sat, 30 May 2020 by David Howard
As my initial plan to go to Wales was prevented due to the border being closed under lockdown, I checked for as many pre-Worboys signs I could get, and found a rich vein this side of Shropshire (the rest were too far). As far as I know I've never been there before, as it isn't on a motorway or on the way to many places that aren't unless you're heading to north Wales or thereabouts. The familiar route covered Stratford-on-Avon to Worcester, then Bromsgrove and Redditch, and then pretty much dead straight to Bridgnorth. I then took a turn towards Wolverhampton for another sign in Staffordshire, before returning the same way. I very much doubt it would have occurred to me to go otherwise so it was well worth the lockdown as I found many more since by searching Google Maps.
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Garden on Alcester Road, Studley
Node Hill, Studley
Birchfield Road meets the A448, Foxlydiate
This is at the far end of Redditch
Kidderminster Town Station
This is on the minor railway from Kidderminster to Bridgnorth, while the adjacent... more
The new Kidderminster station building
According to Wikipedia this is replacing a brick hut which served for many decades... more
The new Kidderminster station building
This is not yet open and is replacing a small brick hut on the main road.
Comberton Road, Kidderminster
From the station car park
Traditional telegraph pole on the A442, Alveley
Burnhill Green Road at the junction of Holyhead Road
Burnhill Green Road, Whiston Cross
Ipsley Road, Redditch
Don't head north on Evesham Road unless you want to end up in the town centre as... more
Ludlow Road, Redditch
Salop Road at the junction of Plymouth Road
The Hub shopping mall, Redditch
The front is round the corner to the right.
Offices on Unicorn Road, Redditch
The front is the West Brom Building Society, so at least some offices would be... more
Grosvenor House, Redditch
Old Worcester Road at the junction of the A442
Roundabout on Kidderminster Road, Bridgnorth
Roundabout on the A458, Bridgnorth
Ludlow Road, Bridgnorth
High Street from Postern Gate, Bridgnorth
Underhill Street at the junction of Oldbury Road
Bridge across the Severn, Bridgnorth
Underhill Street, Bridgnorth
Bridge across the Severn, Bridgnorth
Wolverhampton Road leaving Bridgnorth
The B4176, Chesterton
Folley Road at the junction of the B4176
The B4176, Folley
Chesterton electricity station
The A454, Hilton
As the sign says, between Bridgnorth and Wolverhampton
The road to Roughton from the A454
This is also by the entrance and side of Worfield Golf Club on the left.
The A454, Roughton
Holt Gardens, Studley
The A44 at the junction of the A44, Chipping Norton
Only in Britain can a junction be for the same road in both directions. Looking... more
The Horseshoe, Shipston on Stour
Roundabout on the A3400, Tredington
Roundabout on Shipston Road, Stratford on Avon
The A3400 entering Shipston on Stour
Almshouses on Stratford Road, Shipston on Stour
River Way at the junction of Stratford Road
Stratford Road, Shipston on Stour
Roundabout on Shipston Road, Stratford on Avon
Junction on Burnhill Green Road
Burnhill Green Road
The entrance to Whiston Hall, Burnhill Green
A large tree hiding the lodge has been cut down since 2011
Burnhill Green Road
Evesham Road, Headless Cross
The whole of Redditch is divided into districts, but unlike other towns every road... more
Mount Pleasant, Redditch
Sometimes a word is only correct in a foreign language. In this case Mount... more
Mount Pleasant, Redditch
Houses on Bromsgrove Road, Redditch
House on Bromsgrove Road, Redditch
Bromsgrove Road, Redditch
Houses on Bromsgrove Road, Redditch
Roundabout entering Bromsgrove
Houses on Stratford Road, Bromsgrove
The Strand, Bromsgrove
The Strand, Bromsgrove
Car park by Market Street, Bromsgrove
Asda car park by Market Street, Bromsgrove
Kidderminster Road, Bromsgrove
Houses on Kidderminster Road, Bromsgrove
Hills Automotive, Mustow Green
A very well kept art deco building
The Fox Inn, Chaddesley Corbett
Kidderminster Road, Chaddesley Corbett
Bromsgrove Road, Stone
You can see St Mary's spire on the horizon
Comberton Road, Kidderminster
Comberton Road, Kidderminster
Flats on Comberton Road, Kidderminster
Kidderminster Baptist Church
Slope by Bridgnorth Road, Fairfield
Bridgnorth Road, Fairfield
The A442, Coton
The A442, Quatt
London Road, Bridgnorth
Shops on Whitburn Street, Bridgnorth
High Street, Bridgnorth
High Street, Bridgnorth
Bridgnorth Town Hall
West Castle Street, Bridgnorth
Bridgnorth Sorting Office
Alley Katz Toy Shop, Bridgnorth
Waterloo Terrace, Bridgnorth
Bradeney House Care Home
Bradeney House Care Home
Old gravel store by Burnhill Green Road
The posts were for the fence which bordered the heaps of gravel.
Field entrance by Burnhill Green Road
Burnhill Green Road, Stanlow
Crossroads on Burnhill Green Road, Stanlow
Burnhill Green Road
Burnhill Green Road
Burnhill Green Road
Field in Burnhill Green
It's one of the first places I've come across in England with red soil, it follows... more
Burnhill Green Road, Whiston Cross
Field in Burnhill Green
View from the B4176, Chesterton
The B4176, Chesterton
The B4176, Chesterton
Stratford Lane, Hilton
The A454, Stanmore
Direction signs on the A454, Stanmore
Roundabout on Stourbridge Road, Stanmore
Whitford Road at the junction of Kidderminster Road
Grain store by Kidderminster Road, Park Gate
Crop field in Park Gate
In Park Farm. My guess was cabbages but at this stage it's hard to tell exactly
Field on Park Farm, Park Gate
Cox's Yard, Stratford-upon-Avon
A gastro pub in the heart of the town. https://www.coxsyard.com/
Bridge Foot, Stratford-upon-Avon
Crossing the Avon
Cottage on Manor Road, Woodstock
Manor Road, Woodstock
Stratford Road, Alderminster
The A3400, Tredington
Tree by the A3400, Tredington
Martingales, Newbold on Stour
This was a field till 35 houses were built on it.... more
Martingales, Newbold on Stour
Another green field development, I see so many on the fringe of towns.
Tree by Stratford Road, Alderminster
The A3400, Little Wolford
Alcester Road, Stratford-upon-Avon
Alcester Road, Stratford-upon-Avon
Alcester Road, Red Hill
Unicorn Hill, Redditch
Looking towards the station platform and trains.
The Throckmorton, Coughton
Kidderminster Road, Bromsgrove
Market Street, Bromsgrove
Market Street, Bromsgrove
The start of Bromsgrove Highway
Linking Bromsgrove with Redditch
Rye Grass Lane at the junction of Windmill Drive
Windmill Drive, Redditch
Duxford Close at the junction of Windmill Drive
Fountain drive in dry cleaners on Guild Street, Stratford-upon-Avon
The A44 past Over Kiddington
The A44 past Over Kiddington
Field by the A44 past Over Kiddington
Houses on Evesham Road, Redditch
Merchants on the left is a fish and chip shop
House on Evesham Road, Redditch
New houses on Evesham Road, Headless Cross
They only look new by their condition. Their designs are hundreds of years old.
Shops on Unicorn Hill, Redditch
Church Green West, Redditch
Kidderminster Road, Park Gate
Kidderminster Road, Park Gate
Houses on Franche Road, Kidderminster
Sandstone cutting on the A442 between Quatt and Quatford
Much of the farming ground is also red earth from this large sandstone seam.
Sandstone bank on Hollybush Road, Bridgnorth
The rocks carry on for some miles and are cut into for main roads.
The A454, Wyken
The A454, Wyken
House on the A454, Wyken
Tree on the road to Bradeney
Tree in Chesterton
Junction on Burnhill Green Road
Burnhill Green Road
Burnhill Green Road
Junction on Burnhill Green Road
Tree on the road to Chesterton
Hump by Stratford Lane, Hilton
These are common in the area and seem related to the outcrops of sandstone which... more
Hump by Wolverhampton Road, Swancote
These are a common feature of the local geology
Tony's Diner, Quatford
Backing on to the River Severn. I wonder if it has fishing and mooring rights as... more
The A442, Quatford
Quatt village hall
All the buildings along the road here look the same as this in different sizes.
Cooks Cross, Birdsgreen
Garden by the A442, Alveley
Garden by the A442, Alveley
Bower Grange Care Home, Fenn Green
The A442 entering Worcestershire, Romsley
Welcome to Shropshire
As far as I know this was the first time I've ever been in the county, off to... more
Sign entering Shropshire
Two here for the price of one. There are also two signs for Worcestershire going... more
The Co-op on Franche Road, Kidderminster
Franche Road, Kidderminster
Marlpool Place, Kidderminster
The Baptist church is on the left.
Franche Clinic, Kidderminster
Proud Cross Ringway, Kidderminster
The Ringway, Kidderminster
Looking to Kidderminster Medical Centre
Nikki's Hair and Beauty Salon, Kidderminster
Comberton Road, Kidderminster
The A442 entering Shropshire, Romsley
This was my first photo and first time in Shropshire
Victoria Road, Bridgnorth
House on Salop Street, Bridgnorth
West Street, Shipston on Stour
New Street, Shipston on Stour
Bridgnorth Road, Shatterford
Bridgnorth Road near Fairfield
Bridgnorth Road near Fairfield
Bridgnorth Road between Shatterford and Fairfield
Bromsgrove Road, Mustow Green
Looking towards Hills Automotive garage
House on Stone Hill
Kidderminster Road, Park Gate
Bromsgrove Road, Studley
Parking area on Stratford Road, Haselor
St Mary's Ringway, Kidderminster
Looking towards Baxter Church
Field by Bromsgrove Road, Mustow Green
Bend on Bridgnorth Road, Fairfield
In Doctor's Coppice
Wolverhampton Road leaving Bridgnorth
Staggered junction on the B4176, Chesterton
Stratford Lane, Hilton
The A442, Quatt
Houses on Franche Road, Kidderminster
Stratford Road, Oversley Green
Birmingham Road, Stratford-upon-Avon
At the junction with St Peter's Way, a new road to a housing development.
Ex-BHS store on Guild Street, Stratford-upon-Avon
Unfortunately another long standing British brand has bitten the dust. It's now... more
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