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Charles I came to the throne in 1625 and his clashes with Parliament soon started. At that time Shrewsbury had replaced Ludlow as the headquarters of the Council of the Marches. It was a town of political and commercial importance.
Unlike an international war, when one's loyalties are dictated by birth, a civil war was more personal, depending on one's position and circumstances within society. One can almost equate it to a general election where, instead of voting, the electorate fought for their cause.
Shropshire and Shrewsbury were, predominantly pro-Royalist. Of the twelve Shropshire Members of Parliament, only four sided with Parliament. Everyone realised it was a time of preparation and during 1641 the town walls were repaired and reinforced, the gates repaired, arms were purchased and night-watchmen recruited. At night-time the town was sealed.
Charles I raised his standard at Nottingham August, 1642 and this was quickly followed by the garrisoning of towns and country houses. Shrewsbury was garrisoned for the King and he arrived here the following month with an army of between six and eight thousand. He stayed here for six weeks during which time he addressed the townsfolk on the Gay Meadow (now Shrewsbury Town's football ground) . But this was no stirring call for support, it was a plea for money as the King was virtually bankrupt. Some supporters gave willingly, others, such as Richard Newport of High Ercall, gave on the promise of titles to come. Shrewsbury School made a loan of £600 from its funds. It was a loan that was never repaid. Others in the town did not welcome the King so readily, particularly the townsfolk who were forced to house the troops without compensation.
After the monarchy was restored, and Shropshire played its part in that, Shrewsbury slowly became just another county town, but the inhabitants are proud of their heritage. Proud Salopians, in fact, and a visit to Shrewsbury today can be an interesting step back into history.
For the purpose of this web site, North West Shropshire includes the towns of Oswestry, Ellesmere and Wem. There are thirty-two parishes in this area
St Michael's Church in the village of Alberbury is externally a mixture of ages from its 13th century tower to its 19th century chancel.Inside, the magnificent arcade and nave roof, the fine old pews, and the chapel and numerous monuments to the Leighton family make this a very personal church that is very much a part of the parish and manor. Adjoining the church are the remains of Alberbury Castle which was probably built in the early 13th century. This area has recently been linked with Fulk Fitz Warine on whom the Legends of Robin Hood were based.
Baschurch is a village and parish about eight miles north-west of Shrewsbury. It was mentioned in the Domesday book as Bascherche and simply means the Church of Bassa. Bassa was a Saxon chief and is believed by many that as early as the 6th century this church was here and that this is the place the British Poet Llywarc wrote about 14 centuries ago when he recorded a battle against the invading Saxons It is believed the battle took place a mile or so north of the village of Baschurch where stands the ancient fortress now known as The Berth. . More recently this site has been suggested as being the resting place of King Arthur.