Cover: 1959
50 years ago
In a joint August/September issue, necessitated by a national printing strike, the Right Reverend RL Hodson explained the history of the public schools of the Woodard Foundation, of which two – at Ellesmere and Shrewsbury – were in the county.
These schools owed their inception to Nathaniel Woodard, born in 1811. He received only a superficial early education, thanks to being one of twelve children, but went up to Oxford thanks to the kindness of two maiden aunts, and was then ordained to a curacy in Bethnal Green, London.
Shocked at the illiteracy and ignorance he saw around him, he campaigned for the educational welfare of the ‘middle classes’ – by which he had in mind small landowners, professionals, solicitors, doctors and the like.
“He raised prodigious sums of money by means of what he called ‘nice lunches’,” explained Rev Hodson, although “if anyone did not come up to his expectations he would tackle them personally.
“It is recorded that having received a cheque on a certain occasion for £1,000 from some wealthy person, whom he knew could give more, he tore the cheque up in his presence and refused to leave until he had received a cheque for five times as much.
“So great was his challenge that during his lifetime several schools were founded and today the number in England and Wales is 18.”
Cover: 2009
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:
Village voices . . . Ben Bentley continues his voyage of discovery by meeting some of the inhabitants of the bustling village of Condover
The polymath of Presteigne . . . Shirley Tart meets Rhoda Partridge, a woman who seems to succeed at whatever she turns her hand to – she’s currently holding her second solo art exhibition
Fighting the good fight . . . The Blore Heath Heritage Group is keeping alive the story of a battle between the Houses of Lancaster and York in 1459, and this month will be re-enacting the bloody engagement on its 550th anniversary
High standards, Lowe profile . . . Mike Lowe is involved in community service in so many ways it’s difficult to keep track. Shirley Tart finds out what drives him to keep contributing his time
Brownie points . . . Girlguiding is 100 years old, and a new county commissioner is overseeing celebrations – and invites guides past and present to join in
Heritage . . . Shirley Tart brings her journey to a close at Powis Castle
Boathouse blues . . . Ex-proprietor Charles Roberts rues the demise of an Ellesmere institution, and looks back to better times
Education supplement . . . Introducing you to the county’s premier seats of learning, a faithful fixture at Bedstone College, and a high-flying cadet who’s been in training with the Canadian Air Force
Out and about . . . Shirley Tart rounds up the county’s social news and introduces picture coverage of your recent events
Wine Club . . . Tanners Wines have put together a big-value case of classic French wines exclusively for readers of The Shropshire Magazine
Food and drink . . . Andy Richardson’s news round-up; Win a short break at the Mytton and Mermaid Hotel, Atcham; Neil Thomas dines out at Fishmore Hall; and Inn-former enjoys a pint at the Queen’s Head, near Oswestry
And much more besides . . . All the usual regulars are included this month: Aphid’s cryptic crossword; male-order ladies’ fashion; two pages of antiques news from the salerooms; and travel – London and the Maldives
Weddings, September 2009
PLUS: Bumper wedding supplement
Hundreds of weddings take place in Shropshire and around its borders every year, from traditional church occasions to the more unconventional, but no less special, civil ceremonies. In our 44-page special magazine we feature a few of those people providing services which can help make your wedding extra-special. And you can see some of the finest wedding couture courtesy of our special photoshoot at Weston Park, featuring wedding dresses from some of the county’s finest designers and retailers. There’s everything you could want to make your wedding a joyous day to remember – and it’s all here in Shropshire.
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