Poetry in the Shropshire Hills

The Shropshire Hills have inspired poets from A E Housman (author of a Shropshire Lad), to the many contemporary poets who have chosen to live here.

There’s a Poetry Pharmacy in Bishop’s Castle with an Emergency Poet, prescribing therapeutic verses from a converted ambulance, and even two poetry publishers, Fair Acre Press and Offa’s Press.

The celebrated Wenlock Poetry Festival is taking a break, but there’s still plenty going on.