It’s taken nearly half a century and involved an enormous amount of work, but the new “bible of buildings” covering Shropshire has now hit the bookshops.
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Derek’s book fills a history gap
Years of painstaking research by a military historian have resulted in a new book shedding a unique light on an aspect of Shropshire’s military history. The work by Derek Harrison has resulted in the publication of “The Shropshire Royal Horse Artillery, 1908-1920″
Picture portrait of the Severn
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.
Richard flies back for launch
An expatriate Salopian is flying in from the Far East to launch his new book in his home town of Shrewsbury.
One, two, three for Allan
Telford author and historian Allan Frost launches “Wellington Shreds (and Patches)”, a collection of stories about Wellington’s past, at Wellington Library on Tuesday from 6pm to 7.30pm.
Revealing old days of new town
A Shropshire historian has teamed up with one of the county’s top postcard collectors to produce a showcase of hundreds of historic pictures - some of which have never previously been published - of the towns and villages which make up modern-day Telford.
Writing pair at book day
Two children’s authors will be the guests at a special Children’s Book Day in a Shropshire town next week.
Sarah shares royal secrets
Shropshire Star Women’s Editor Tracey O’Sullivan meets Sarah Goodall on her first county visit since the publication of her book, The Palace Diaries.
Tim’s 50 ways to save planet
A Shropshire graphic designer has taken inspiration from a quote from Gandhi in a scheme to change the world for the better through everyday actions.
Under doctor’s orders
EARLY AND MODERN MEDICAL ACHIEVEMENTS AND THE HISTORY OF HODNET DOCTORS
by Gerald Mothershaw (£6.99)
Gerald Mothershaw came away from a visit to his local doctor’s surgery with something he was not expecting - the idea for his latest book.
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