Shropshire Star

You can help as musuem's exhibitions aim to piece together history of town's May Fair and trouser factory

A museum has called for contributions for upcoming exhibits celebrating a south Shropshire town's heritage.

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Pictured: 1986 Ludlow May Fair. Courtesy of Shropshire Museums

Ludlow Museum at the Buttercross is seeking photographs, stories and memorabilia related to Ludlow May Fair pre-1980s, as well as information, photographs and stories about the E Walters Trouser Factory in Ludlow.

Two special exhibits are planned to run throughout the spring and early summer months.

Pictured: 1906 Ludlow May Fair Helter Skelter. Courtesy of Shropshire Museums
Pictured: 1906 Ludlow May Fair Helter Skelter. Courtesy of Shropshire Museums

Ludlow May Fair has been an integral part of Ludlow’s culture, and this year marks the 50th anniversary since the Wynn family took over the annual May Fair celebrations.