Shiring

For a little place such as Shiring, if you’re the candidate the king wants — which I can take care of — you can probably get it for a hundred pounds.”

The Pillars of the Earth FOLLETT, Ken 1989

Bartholomew, the Earl of Shiring (Donald Sutherland) sides with Maude which places his family in jeopardy.

Jackie K. Cooper: Pillars of the Earth : Follett Fans Expectations Are Met 2010

Bartholomew, the Earl of Shiring (Donald Sutherland) sides with Maude which places his family in jeopardy.

Jackie K. Cooper: Pillars of the Earth: Follett Fans Expectations Are Met 2010

Donald Sutherland is top-billed but very briefly seen as Bartholomew, Earl of Shiring, who's around when a ship sinks during the opening credits but not much thereafter.

TV preview: 'The Pillars of the Earth' 2010

On "The Pillars of the Earth" (Starz at 10), Philip and William are at odds over access to the Shiring quarry, while Aliena tries to help Richard earn money by starting her very own fleece business.

HIGHLIGHTS 2010

• William is the son of the Earl of Shiring who does whatever is possible to destroy both the cathedral and the entire town of Kingsbridge which, under Philip, has grown from a tiny village to a thriving community rivaling Shiring in importance;

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The neighbouring town of Shiring may be familiar, and the Earl's seat, Earlscastle.

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The neighbouring town of Shiring may be familiar, and the Earl's seat, Earlscastle.

Loaded Questions: "World Without End" author Ken Follet 2007

Philip thought William would find that in the end the Kingsbridge Fleece Fair damaged the Shiring fair less than he reared.

The Pillars of the Earth FOLLETT, Ken 1989

Young people were beginning to move to Shiring, Aliena said.

The Pillars of the Earth FOLLETT, Ken 1989