Located in the county of Leicestershire, and around 12 miles northwest of Leicester, is the town of Shepshed.
The name 'Shepshed' is believed to derive from 'hill where sheep graze'. The early development of the town was centred around the wool trade.
Situated at the heart of the town is St Botolph's Church. This dates back to the 11th century in origin, although the oldest surviving parts are the west tower and spire from the 13th century. There was also once a Cistercian monastery located between Shepshed and Loughborough. It was known as Garendon Abbey and was founded in 1133, and dissolved in 1536 during the Reformation.
Up until the 19th century, domestic framework knitting was a significant source of employment in Shepshed. At its peak there were over 1,000 frames in operation. However, this cottage industry ultimately declined with the emergence of textile factories, particularly in nearby Leicester.
In 1883 a railway station opened in Shepshed as part of the Charnwood Forest Railway. This was a branch line between Coalville and Loughborough. It was short-lived, however, as the station closed in 1931. Today, public transport to Shepshed consists of direct bus services from Leicester, Loughborough and Coalville among other locations.
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Filmed: 26th September 2022
Link to the walk on Google Maps: goo.gl/maps/FCDpB7iQmtrWCNAY6
Filmed on a Sony FDR-AX700 with a Zhiyun Crane 2 and a Sony ECM-XYST1M Stereo Microphone.
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Charnwood Road
2:32 Bull Ring
2:56 Queen Street
4:14 Church Side
4:55 St Botolph's Church
5:06 Church Side
6:00 St Botolph's Church
6:15 Church Side
7:38 Queen Street
8:58 Bull Ring
9:06 Field Street
9:46 Hall Croft
12:05 Market Place
12:57 Brook Street
27 июл 2024
