Ludlow at Leisure: A country town at play 1800-1950

The traditional market town of Ludlow in Shropshire has entertained and amused itself over the last 150 years with events for both rich and poor, from cockfighting to cycling clubs, from genteel balls to rowdy tugs of war across the local river. A lively social history and snapshot of the changing tastes in leisure, captured in fascinating original photographs and words. AUTHOR: Dr Derek Beattie retired to Ludlow, England, from the post of Head of History at Blackburn College. He was awarded his doctorate from Lancaster University. 147 b/w photographs