While I was representing the European Christian Mission at the Keswick Convention last week I was delighted to receive a call from Margaret Austin asking to buy a copy of Four Centuries at The Lion Hotel.
She found a review of the book in an old copy of the Shropshire Life magazine and I sent a copy to Margaret, who now lives in Hereford.
She wrote back saying: “I was delighted with both the prompt arrival of Four Centuries at The Lion Hotel and the book itself.
“It’s 60 years since my twin sister and I celebrated our 21st birthday in the Adam Ballroom, pictured below by Richard Bishop, at the hotel. However, my joie-de-vivre remains.”
Margaret said the book brought back memories of many happy evenings at the hotel.
She noted that I had been Editor of the Shrewsbury Chronicle for 12 years and added that as a seasoned member of the Mary Webb Society she recalled being entertained by the Bournes when they lived near Pontesbury. Mr Derrick Bourne had been Editor of the paper for many years.
Did you celebrate a party, attend a dinner or go to the hotel’s famous dances during the 1950s and 1960s then email your memories to John@jbutterworth.plus.com
If you would like to order a signed copy of the book for £6, including postage within the UK or £7 anywhere in the world also email the address above.
