August 2008 Issue

Queen of the Quarry

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Katie agreed to meet The Shropshire Magazine exclusively for a photoshoot by Mike Hayward, prior to the gig, and Andy Richardson was given an exclusive backstage pass to talk to the musical sensation.

Hooked on hoops, mad about mallets

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Shirley Tart takes to the lawn and finds that croquet is a dignified – and highly addictive – way to spend a summer afternoon

A floral, fitting tribute

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Ken Tudor visits a garden which provides a lasting legacy

Heavenly Severn

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Neil Thomas parks himself at Restaurant Severn in Ironbridge and enjoys some accomplished cooking that’s great value

Easel-ly impressed

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Ben Bentley talks to a group celebrating an artistic anniversary

In August’s Midlands Magazine of the Year

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The August 1958 cover.
50 years ago
• THE removal of the cattle market from the centre of town to Harlescott prompted JL Hobbs to set out the history of Shrewsbury’s markets. The first markets were often held in the streets on Sundays, he noted, although that practice was outlawed in 1219. The first recorded market place […]