LIVING HISTORY AT THE WROXETER HOTEL
(31/10/10)
An actress “re-lived” the life of a servant working for “the ladies of Llangollen” at a charity tea party in aid of Shropshire’s historic homes at the Wroxeter Hotel last week.
The three star hotel in the picturesque village of Wroxeter overlooking The Wrekin was the backdrop for “living history” actress Ruth Moore Williams as she told the story of the high society women from Plas Newydd.
Their unorthodox romantic friendship became known throughout Regency society when they lived in Llangollen during the reigns of George III and IV from 1780 to 1829, said Sonia Pratt, of the Shropshire National Trust Centre which raises funds for the National Trust in the county.
The group, which has raised much needed money for Shropshire’s historic homes, linked up with the Wroxeter Hotel to put on the charity event on Wednesday, October 27.
Ruth Moore Williams, a musician, singer and storyteller played the role of Mary Caryll, servant to the ladies.
Hotelier Hannah Hall said: “The history of Shropshire and mid Wales is fascinating. Our hotel is steeped in history being next door to the famous Roman city of Viriconium and with our own historic church next door.
“We are keen to link up with the Shropshire National Trust Centre which raises money for our National Trust homes in the county. The entertainment was fascinating and there was tea and cakes for visitors.
Volunteers for the Shropshire National Trust Centre recently bought a mobility scooter and wheelchair for Attingham Park and paid for locks to be replaced in rooms under restoration. A £1,000 donation was also made to repair a mirror at the Victorian “gentleman’s residence at Sunnycroft in Wellington and a map cabinet was provided at Carding Mill Valley.
