A guide, descriptive and historical, through the Town of Shrewsbury

"A Guide, Descriptive and Historical, through the Town of Shrewsbury" by Rev. W. A. Leighton is a mid-19th century journey through Shrewsbury, offering a detailed look at its buildings, past events, and natural life. The book aims to give locals and tourists a peek into the town's important background by painting a vivid picture of Shrewsbury as a beautiful peninsula formed by the River Severn, tracing its story from Saxon times through different eras, and mixing together natural wonders with human creations, while also promising to point out landmarks, customs and important people linked to the town.