Shrewsbury: Historic Town on the Lovely River Severn

48pp illustrated booklet. In printed paper covers (a little discoloured but now protected in mylar wrapper). Internally neat and clean with a hint of age toning. Firmly bound and square. Guide to the Shropshire county town of Shrewsbury, issued in 1948. 8vo. With articles on the history of the town, planned itinerary to see the major sites, local health and climatic information, Shrewsbury as a motoring centre, Shrewsbury as an industrial centre and general information. Packed full of contemporary advertisements including for local institutions and shops, some of which no longer exist, such as Della Porter's, The Lion Hotel, The Raven Hotel, the iconic Morris's Cafe, Wildings of Shrewsbury; Hall, Wateridge and Owen (now Halls), Tanners Wine Merchants, Cooper and Green etc.