Explore Shrewsbury's secret history through a fascinating selection of stories, facts and photographs.

In this book author John Shipley peels back the ravages of time as he explores the military heritage of this historic county.

This book is unique in bringing together all strands of English Jacobism in an accessible chronological framework, highlighting key individuals, providing a biographical dictionary of less well known English Jacobites, an account of the major primary source material, and a gazetteer of places to visit. It will appeal to any member of the general public who is interested in the Stuart cause and the Jacobite rebellions as well as those who would like to know more about 18th century society in the great house and the tavern.