Local books and writers

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Living in a county as scenic as Shropshire, you will not be surprised to find that our beautiful patch of England has been the inspiration to many great writers and has a remarkably rich literary heritage.

The Shropshire novelist

Mary Webb's beautifully crafted characters were set against a timeless Shropshire landscape.

Arthur's Plough 2008

A modern legend becomes a drama when the tale of Fordhall Farm makes it to the stage this June.

Edith Pargeter

Better known as Ellis Peters, the author of the Brother Cadfael novels.

View that inspired Mary Webb

See the view from Lyth Hill, near Shrewsbury, where Shropshire author Mary Webb once lived.

Sir Philip Sidney

Epic hero, poet, statesman, soldier, favourite of Queen Elizabeth I- and pupil of Shrewsbury School.

Literary connections

Living in a county as scenic as Shropshire, you will not be surprised to find that.....

The angry young man

Playwright John Osborne spent the happiest years of his life in Shropshire.

Fisk's Shropshire fantasy

Shropshire author Pauline Fisk writes books of magical fantasy for children who demand a good read.

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