Robert Hardy visits battle ground

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A new visitors centre at the Battle Of Shrewsbury has been been opened by actor Robert Hardy, famous for playing Seigfied Farnon in the long running TV series All Creatures Great and Small.

This marks the 605th anniversary of the battle.

But new findings from local historian and author, Father Stephen Maxwell, have sparked fresh debate over the exact location of the battlefield.

Reporter Richard Tisdale went to find out more.

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This article was posted on July 23, 2008 at 6:55 am.
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2 Comments

  1. Y Mab Darogan said: Jul 23rd, 2008 at 2:48 pm

    Robert Hardy is more famous for writing a very well receieved book on the Longbow hence hardy opening the Battlefield centre, as we all know the longbow was used by the Cheshire archers at the battle of Shrewsbury hence Robert Hardy opening the centre

  2. Lurch said: Jul 23rd, 2008 at 3:57 pm

    He clearly IS more famous for his part in All Creatures Great and Small. Most people will remember him for his acting ability.

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