Book Club, page 4


Graphic tale of life on lower deck

The author was born in Llanfyllin in 1938, and was educated at Whixall Primary School, then Adams Grammar School, Wem.  


Terry revisits magic theatre days

The magic of the old theatres of the Midlands is brought back to life in a new book by retired journalist and theatre fan Terry Kirtland.  


Dragon without fire feels put out

A Shropshire town councillor has created a children’s character – Arthur the dragon – for the first of what is hoped to be a series of children’s books dealing with issues they will face in their young lives. 


When Murphy’s law ruled town

For Shropshire author and historian Allan Frost his spell working as a cellarman’s mate at the Wrekin Brewery in Wellington almost cost him the end of a finger, but there were compensations. 


Quacking book for downbeat ducks

A book which aims to inspire people to create brilliant businesses was launched in Shropshire today.  


Blooming mad over tulips

For a time in 17th century Holland, a kind of madness got a grip – Tulipomania. This extraordinary period has helped inspire the debut novel of a Shropshire author, 72-year-old Andrew Lewis of Horsehay.


County shop in running for title

A bookshop in Church Stretton that will go to the ends of the earth to find good reads for its customers has been nominated for an award.


County Heroin town could be any

The red sandstone castle, the town centre in a river horseshoe, the market hall clock tower, and streets such as Mardol… Sounds familiar?  

County Heroin town could be any

The regal hunters of the skies

A Shropshire falconer is hoping to break new ground in the training of falcons with the launch of a book which draws on his own long experience with birds of prey.  


Untold horror of D-Day beaches

As the invasion forces poured ashore on D-Day the tanks and armoured vehicles were under orders not to stop for anything. Lying in front of them on the Normandy beaches were the Allied dead and wounded.  


It’s not easy to start ‘write’

Hundreds of people in Shropshire harbour a hidden talent. Many manuscripts lie in bedrooms or cupboards written, checked, checked again, and as far as the author is concerned, ready to go.  


Fun to be had falling from sky

Having decided to do a book about flying for fun, Herefordshire author Tony Hobbs thought he should undertake some first hand research.  

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