Local books and writersYou are in: Shropshire > Arts and Culture > Local books and writers Living in a county as scenic as Shropshire, you will not be surprised to find that our beautiful patch of England has been the inspiration to many great writers and has a remarkably rich literary heritage.  Mary Webb's beautifully crafted characters were set against a timeless Shropshire landscape.  A modern legend becomes a drama when the tale of Fordhall Farm makes it to the stage this June.  Better known as Ellis Peters, the author of the Brother Cadfael novels.  See the view from Lyth Hill, near Shrewsbury, where Shropshire author Mary Webb once lived.  Epic hero, poet, statesman, soldier, favourite of Queen Elizabeth I- and pupil of Shrewsbury School.  Living in a county as scenic as Shropshire, you will not be surprised to find that.....  Playwright John Osborne spent the happiest years of his life in Shropshire.  Shropshire author Pauline Fisk writes books of magical fantasy for children who demand a good read. You are in: Shropshire > Arts and Culture > Local books and writers |