A new book dedicated to a rural Shropshire village will be launched at a special celebration event next month. Norbury Homes and Families tells the tales of the village, near Bishop’s Castle, and its people over the years.
It has been researched and written by Joyce Pinnock, who has lived in the village all her life, and will be launched during a celebration of the village’s past on September 8.
The event is aptly titled If Stones Could Talk because the village is famous for its drystone walls.
A spokesman for the event said: “Norbury has so much history and this book captures the essence of that. The celebration day will be a chance for people to learn more about the village, its past, its people and its future.
“Norbury is famous for its stone walls and craftsmen will be showing off their skills as hurdle makers and stone wallers.”
Work has been ongoing in the village for some time now to restore many of the walls, which have been in danger of collapse.
Visitors will be able to see what has been achieved so far as well as taking part in a geology walk from 2pm revealing how the village was shaped by the stone and quarries around it.
The celebratory events start at 10am and will also include exhibitions, storytelling sessions, a quiz, a concert and a chance to win Sunday lunch at The Sun in Norbury.
The old days of agriculture will also be remembered with displays of vintage tractors, farm tools and steam engines together with an exhibition of traditional farm buildings and a history walk.
Wynndebagge, a musical group who play ancient English instruments, will also be performing and local storyteller Val Littlehales will be in Norbury Churchyard at 12.30pm and 3pm recounting tales for children of all ages. Any profits from the event are to be split between All Saints Churchyard and Hope House Hospice.
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