
Joss Amberley talks to an exciting young artist with a highly individualistic approach to her work

Neil Thomas visits one of the county town’s most distinguished dining rooms

Neil Thomas dines out at the Lion and Pheasant Hotel in Shrewsbury

The spirit of philanthropy is alive and well in the county town, thanks to the efforts of an ancient guild. Neil Thomas looks at the history of the Drapers Company, and hears how they are expanding their activities in the 21st century

Neil Thomas enjoys a warm reception at a historic venue

Neil Thomas finds there’s something fishy about Shrewsbury town centre . . .

In a series of photoshoots over the coming months, The Shropshire Magazine will celebrate the county’s emerging talent, styled in iconic locations by Shrewsbury couturier Hayley J and photographed by Steve Jetley.

Shirley Tart looks forward to the county town’s annual showcase for all things floriferous — and a great deal more besides

Neil Thomas enjoys some thoroughly modern cooking in the thoroughly unmodern surroundings of Drapers’ Hall in Shrewsbury

Neil Thomas talks to the county actor who took a small part – literally so, since the role was Tiny Tim – in a widely admired screen version of A Christmas Carol, filmed 25 years ago

Neil Thomas takes an early measure of a new venue in the county town

She is one of Shropshire’s great modern-day success stories. Hayley J tells her story to Neil Thomas