Ludlow
Ludlow is a market town in the English county of Shropshire. It lies around 28 miles (45 kilometres) south of Shrewsbury and 23 miles (37 kilometres) north of Hereford using the main A49 road, which bypasses the town. In accordance with the 2011 Census, the town has a permanent population of around 10266 people. This makes Ludlow the largest town in south Shropshire. The town is notable in the history of the Welsh Marches and neighbouring Wales. The town is in close proximity to the confluence of the rivers Corve and Teme. The earliest part is the medieval walled town, built in the late 11th century after the Norman conquest of England. It is centred on a little hill which rests on the eastern bank of a bend of the River Teme. Atop this hill is Ludlow Castle and the parish church, St Laurence's, the largest in the county. From there, the streets slope downward to the River Teme, and northward toward the River Corve. The town is in a sheltered location below Mortimer Forest and the Clee Hills, which are clearly visible from the town. Ludlow is the home of roughly 500 listed buildings. They consist of some exceptional examples of medieval and Tudor-style half-timbered structures including the Feathers Hotel. The town was depicted by Sir John Betjeman as 'probably the loveliest town in England'. By the late 20th century, the town had seen a progression in tourism, resulting in the aesthetics of various antique dealers, along with art dealers and independent bookshops. Bodenhams, a clothing retailer, has actually been trading from a 600-year-old timbered building ever since 1860 and it is one of the oldest shops in Britain. For all your home remodelings, be sure to find reliable contractors in Ludlow to make certain of quality.
