The cover from the January 1958 issue
Back issues . . .
50 years ago
‘Outlook for 1958: Revolutionary changes in design are unlikely’ was the rather downbeat headline on the motoring page. “The motor industry likes to keep us guessing, but while there is talk of ‘turbo cars’ in the future, nothing is more certain than that the internal combustion engine will be with us for many years to come.”
40 years ago
The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble appeared at the Lion Hotel series of concerts, and surprised audiences by playing ‘hosophones’ – lengths of hosepipe topped by plastic funnels. The quintet claimed that they were unique.
30 years ago
The property section looked back over a year which had been ‘the best for residential property since 1973’. Barbers’ Shrewsbury office reported that property values in the £10,000–£15,000 price range were 15 per cent higher than a year previously.
20 years ago
In most parts of the country, a mention of a Wurlitzer organ inspired only regretful nostalgia, wrote Ralph Oldham. But in 1988 Shropshire was looking forward with happy anticipation, as it was about to welcome one of these musical giants for the first time. It was to be installed at The Buttermarket, Shrewsbury.
The cover of the January 2008 issue
Aside from the articles you can browse on this website, the print magazine contains a wealth of fascinating feature pieces and regular items to keep you entertained and informed. This month, you can also read about:
Pearls and wisdom . . . A Muck Wenlock designer has aspirations to appear in high-fashion magazines – and to adorn Helen Mirren! She explains all to Catherine Roche
The Gorge explored . . . A Victorian tile factory was once at the very centre of the tilemaking industry in this country. Jackfield Tile Museum tells the fascinating story and exhibits the impressive goods produced there
Only here for the beer . . . Harriet Easton wanted something beyond the bland world of alcopops, and came up with a real ale for the girls – and it has been launched here in Shropshire
Mousehole, as depicted by John Rainford
Making an impression . . . Marketing strategist John Rainford produced striking works of art that have won him an invitation to exhibit in the US. He tells Neil Thomas what makes him tick
Sporting prowess . . . Going by results in the sporting arena, county schools have had an impressive year
Aisle buy that . . . Wedding designer Adele Partridge has gone from health-and-safety supremo to making beautiful headpieces and jewellery for Shropshire brides. She talks to Shirley Tart
Matching outfits . . . Telford Wedding Exhibition takes to the malls of the town’s shopping centre this month. We get a sneak preview
Food heroes at home . . . Andy Richardson starts a new series, meeting top chefs in surroundings more relaxed than their professional kitchens. He begins with Chris Bradley, from Ludlow restaurant Mr Underhill’s
The elaborately decorated stairwell at the Jackfield Tile Museum is a fine showcase for the tile-makers craft, as Shirley Tart discovers
Fashion focus . . . Tracey O’Sullivan is first off the blocks, while Sue Turner looks at new-year trends
Competition . . . Win a high-tech skin detox with Claremont Skin Clinic
Your social events . . . Our photographers are out and about around the county recording your social calendar
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