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Walking With Giants

Exploring the astonishing international cultural connections of Wellington and The Wrekin
Wellington Walk with Giants
Giant People
Giant People
We profile some of the most famous names associated with the town
All Saints Church
Giant Places
Giant Places
Explore some of the unlikely locations in which Wellington and The Wrekin’s world-beating cultural story unfolded
The Wrekin
Giant News
Giant News
Occasional updates, and cultural tales of a strictly miscellaneous nature from all around Wellington way
Giant News
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Giant Downloads
Download our Tales From All The Wrekin PDF
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This is the story of a Shropshire market town, a little mountain (that is really a big hill) and its impact on the arts and popular culture — not just locally but all around the world! From folklore and fiction to science, poetry and song, Wellington and The Wrekin have inspired many great names across the centuries. So come with us now on a voyage of discovery and let’s go ‘Walking with Giants.’

Giant People

We profile some of the famous people associated with Wellington and explore the cultural connections that put their names on the world map.

Wellingtons Walking With Giants
The Wrekin

Giant Places

Explore the locations where Wellington’s world-beating cultural heritage was made.

Giant Stories

Take a deep dive into Wellington and The Wrekin’s heritage and explore in-depth stories featuring characters both real and imagined!

Wellington

Visiting The Area

Find out how to get the best out of your visit to Wellington and The Wrekin.

Giant Maps

Begin your own cultural voyage of discovery around Wellington by taking a virtual tour of the town’s literary heritage hotspots.

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Giant News

This is the place for occasional updates and miscellaneous entries that add to our understanding of Wellington and The Wrekin’s storied cultural heritage.

Downloads

Download a copy of the Walking with Giants heritage trail booklet.