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Stafford is an ancient market town, whose medieval street plan is still visible. Boasting some fine old half-timbered buildings, the most famous of these being the Ancient High House. It is reputed to be the tallest gabled building in the country and was a hiding place of King Charles I at the start of the Civil War. It is now open to the public and each of the rooms recalls a key period in the house’s history.
The William Salt Museum has an extensive collection of books, maps, pictures and manuscripts, which detail the history of the area. The County Museum is housed at the nearby Shugborough Estate, which is the ancestral home of the Queen’s cousin and famous photographer, Patrick Lichfield. In addition to the museum you can visit the period Park Farm and Servants Quarters, which have costumed guides recalling life in a bygone age.
Stafford Castle sits on a hill in the town but it seems destined to always be in a ruinous state. The Normans were the first to build a timber fortification on this site, which was consolidated with a stone motte in the mid 14th century. By the 17th century it fell into poor shape and was abandoned. There is a visitor centre and a herb garden, which replicates the one at Stafford Castle in the 16th century. Shakepseare’s plays are sometimes performed at the castle, as are historical re-enactments.Photos
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