Books&Poetry LUDLOW’S HIDDEN HISTORY

A second edition of a local history book is now available, thanks to the town’s Civic Society

Muchhas been written about Ludlow’s rich cultural heritage, its architecture and royal connections. However, until recently little was known about its industrial quarter to the north. The People and History of Lower Corve Street and St Mary’s Lane, Ludlow provides a glimpse into this oftenoverlooked neighbourhood, telling the stories of the wealthy dyers, tanners and glovers who once lived and worked by the river Corve, trading with Flanders and Florence.

Written by Jonathan and Rosemary Wood and lavishly illustrated, the book explores the area’s history from medieval times to the present, with a focus on the Merchant House, a 15th-century half-timbered building that is now the authors’ home.

Personal project

Jonathan, a former chairman of Ludlow Historical Research Group and a town guide, began researching its history, but when he su ered a stroke in 2019, Rosemary vowed to complete the