Cover: October 1959.
50 years ago
• In a month when the 2009 Shropshire Magazine looks forward to a new face for the Bishopric of Shrewsbury, 50 years previously we were profiling one of his predecessors, the Right Reverend RL Hodson, who was to retire in October 1959.
• On the motoring pages, ‘RPM’ reported on “The Battle of the Babies”, as various manufacturers released new small family cars. Older readers might remember the introduction of the new-style Ford Anglia, with its “FOUR-SPEED gearbox with a centrally mounted gear lever.
“There are many motorists – I am among them,” wrote RPM, “who have felt that a four-speed box would be a distinct asset to a number of British cars.
“The new engine . . . produces 39 brake horse power at 5,000 revs per minute.”
For younger motorists that will be proof indeed, then, that progress is sometimes a good thing.
• The classified advertisements continued to entertain. Fred Roberts (Phone 58), Ellesmere, was advertising Standard fireworks ready for the November 5 conflagrations; Wilding’s of Shrewsbury were well evident, as normal, offering books, printing, frames and stationery; and there was a slightly unusual addition: “Nudes of Jean Straker: leaflet for 6d stamp — Visual Arts Club, 12 Soho Square, London W1.”
We have no idea who the advert was aimed at, or whether anyone replied.
Cover: October 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:
Horses for courses . . . With an Olympic ideal in mind, Lisa Hales is building on previous successes to breed and train the equine stars of the futur
Village voices: Myddle . . . Talking turkey with Frankie Vaughan? Whatever can that be about? Ben Bentley peers beneath the surface of the north Shropshire village to find out
Introducing Bishop Mark . . . The new Bishop of Shrewsbury takes up the reins of office next month, and Shirley Tart enjoyed meeting the man himself prior to the changeover
Hail to the hospice . . . For many years known as the Shropshire and Mid Wales Hospice, the recently renamed Severn Hospice is embarking on its third decade of service to the community. We take a look at past, present and future
Entertainer Frankie Vaughan (right) was a regular visitor to Myddle. Find out why in this month’s magazine . . .
Pax to the max . . . In TV studio and on stage, Pax Baldwin has had a successful decade by anyone’s standards – and he’s not yet eighteen!
A charter for children . . . Ninety years ago, a Shropshire woman risked jail and establishment ridicule in standing up for the plight of children around the world. Today the world needs to be grateful for Eglantyne Jebb and the charity she started: Save the Children
Out and about . . . Our photographers record your events, in this month’s bumper selection
Food and drink . . . The Shropshire Magazine’s Wine Club, in association with Tanners Wines; Andy Richardson’s news round-up; Neil Thomas takes notes at The Pound; Inn-former heads for Shawbury
Fashion focus . . . Susan Cushing does her best to prolong the shortening days before winter takes an icy grip
Travel: home and abroad . . . This month we visit Malta and, closer to home, Andy Richardson discovers a luxury hideaway in Wiltshire – and offers readers the chance to win a short break
Plus much more besides . . . There’s our regular beauty column; Tony Adams’s look at Loton Park’s motoring year; and more!
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