Farming Stories of Shifnal

At the Fire Station, the local history collection includes many bottles, including milk bottles, which have miraculously survived intact.  Whereas doorstep delivery dates back to the 19th century, the concept of delivering [...]

Imported grain and flour led to the decline of home-grown agricultural produce towards the end of the 19th century which had a depressing effect on farming in arable areas such as Shifnal.  [...]