Father and son professional photographers John and Mike Hayward have
worked together to share their enthusiasm for the county they live in
and love. Their joy in the Shropshire landscapes, towns and villages
shines through on every page.
The dedication needed to catch that shot of hot air balloons hovering
over Old Oswestry hill fort in early morning, or sunset at Pole Bank
pond, the highest point on the Long Mynd, cannot be over-estimated.
And the pleasure they take in capturing the people of this county - from
the Severn Valley Railway steam enthusiasts at Highley, to cricketers at
the idyllic village ground at Burwarton, to the priest blessing his
congregation in the dodgem cars at Ludlow's May Fair - is clear from
every shot.
Fans of the Haywards' first book A Year in Shropshire will find over 160
new images of the county here, each one reminding them why Shropshire is
one of England's most glorious counties.