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Shropshire photographer collects images for new edition of A Shropshire Lad

Posted by Lydia Unwin on

Shropshire photographer collects images for new edition of A Shropshire Lad
An updated edition of acclaimed poetry collection A Shropshire Lad includes dozens of images taken by a local photographer. John Hayward is part of a family photography business. He was approached by Ludlow publisher Merlin Unwin Books to provide shots of Shropshire to accompany the words of A. E. Housman, who was born near Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, in 1859. A Shropshire Lad - Housman's first book of 63 poems - was published in 1896 and has never been out of print. BBC presenter Nick Owen is a lifelong lover of Housman's work, having been introduced to it as a Shropshire schoolboy by his father Bertie. Owen, who still owns a pre-War version of A Shropshire Lad, agrees with the photographer that Housman's words still resonate with people, reflecting a "county that has such a strong place in my heart".
Coming soon - A new photographic edition of A Shropshire Lad (24th September 2026) 

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A book that celebrates Shropshire from the air

Posted by Lydia Unwin on

A book that celebrates Shropshire from the air
Over a period of two years, Mark Sisson and the Reverend Henry Morris met up at short notice, weather permitting, to fly from Halfpenny Green airfield over different parts of Shropshire.
Angling the small Socata aircraft enabled Mark to photograph the county’s network of canals, rivers, ridges, hills and valleys, patchworks of crops, quarries, monuments, towns, hill forts, racecourses, parkland and settlements. 
A Most Rare Vision, a book that captures the beauty of Shropshire from the air.

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The Concise History of Ludlow (2nd ed.) by David Lloyd

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The Concise History of Ludlow (2nd ed.) by David Lloyd
If you are looking for a handy local guide to Ludlow, or want to brush up on your knowledge of the historic market town, its people, buildings and attractions...This is the book for you!

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New Book - How Now? By Roger Evans

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New Book - How Now? By Roger Evans
The next book from Roger Evans is out now!

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New book available now!

Posted by Joanne Potter on

New book available now!
John and Mike's joy in the Shropshire landscape and their dedication to capturing that perfect shot, shines through on every page.

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