A new book packed with photos of the River Severn is being published later this month. A Portrait of the Severn, by Chris Morris, traces the river on its journey from Wales through Shropshire, to the sea.
It follows the success of last year’s The Great Brunel, by the same author.
The pictures in his latest work are more than beautiful riverscapes - many of them are linked to the culture and history of the Severn and have a story to tell.
Subjects range from coracles and fishing to riverside pubs, yachts and modern bridges. Pictured below is the Wharfage at Ironbridge, as seen in the reflection from the river.
Also included are references to old industries and canal development at the many points it affected the river.
Primarily a picture book, background is provided by extended captions and text at the start of each of the five chapters.
The book features a number of historical pictures from Shropshire.
Included are shots of Shrewsbury, Jack Mytton at Atcham, Wroxeter, Cressage and Leighton.
There is also reference to Buildwas Abbey and the tradition of boating in the county, while Ironbridge is shown in detail. The warehouses on the Wharfage get a mention including the old Coalbrookdale Company warehouse, built in high Gothic and now a museum.
Chris Morris is a professional photographer who has linked his work to his long interest in industrial history.
A Portrait of the Severn is being published by Tanners Yard Press and will be officially launched at Waterstone’s in Gloucester on October 26 at 7pm.
It will then be available to buy from bookshops, tourist sites or freepost from the publisher.
More information about the book is available from www.tannersyardpress.co.uk or by emailing info@tannersyardpress.co.uk
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