History

Celebrating Shakespeare in Ludlow: 400 years of Bard magic

by LGL_Editors | 8 November 2023 | Art, Music & Culture, Explore, History | 0 Comments

Discover the captivating legacy of Shakespeare intertwined with Ludlow’s rich history, and celebrate this Friday for an enchanting night at the Ludlow Assembly Rooms.

Day-trippers: drive or cycle, three nearby towns to visit

by LGL_Editors | 9 October 2023 | Explore, History, Outdoors, Walk, bike, paddle | 0 Comments

Three charming towns near Ludlow to cycle or drive to for a quick day adventure for a bit of history, antique shopping and a pub to visit.

Rickards of Ludlow – an historic emporium

by LGL_Editors | 19 September 2023 | History, Shop Local | 0 Comments

Photographer Ray Hobbs turns his focus to one of Ludlow’s oldest and most picturesque shops, Rickards of Ludlow and asks an essential question about cherishing such cultural richness.

4 hidden delights in Ludlow

by LGL_Editors | Sep 28, 2022 | Explore, History, Outdoors

There is always something delightful to discover in Ludlow, here are four gems for you to explore.

Impressive castle ruins in Shropshire

by LGL_Editors | May 3, 2022 | Explore, History

When it comes to impressive castle ruins, Shropshire can’t be beaten. Time for a visit writes blogger Janire Denny-Arzalluz, who lists her top 4.

Zoom into Ludlow’s history

by LGL_Editors | Apr 3, 2022 | History

Illustrator Katy Alston’s ‘curiosity’ led her to investigate Ludlow’s rich medieval history, which she has brought to life in comprehensive, fun detail on a full-scale map.

St Laurence’s Church, Ludlow – the cathedral of the Marches

by LGL_Editors | Sep 3, 2021 | Explore, History

The tower of St Laurence’s is seen from afar but you have to search for it once you’re in Ludlow as it’s tucked away but when you do, writes Octavia Shaw, you find a glorious treasure.