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Nigel J Hinton M.A. F.C.A FRHistS is a retired chartered accountant with a passion for local history, he and his wife Bridget are both qualified guides in Shrewsbury and their family is based in Shropshire. Nigel is a past master of the Shrewsbury Drapers Company and a trustee of VCH Shropshire, Shrewsbury Drapers Hall Preservation Trust and Shrewsbury Golf Club. When time allows Nigel plays golf and the saxophone, but not at the same time.

Nigel`s publications include

Historical Hostelries

Silhouette, The Story of the Little X;

Baa Baa Blodwyn illustrated by Carol Davies;

The Shrewsbury Drapers’ Company 1462-2017;

Shrewsbury at Work

Wool War & Wealth.

Mytton of Halston

Nigel and Bridget were voluntary researchers on the Wroxeter Hinterland project in 1994-1997 and have visited many times with individuals and groups. Our own research has focused on agriculture, manufacturing, trade, guilds and logistics and people for talks, walks and tours for local organisations and visitors.

Details of current Tours available on request

Bargain Hunt in Drapers Hall, Shrewsbury

Drapers hall

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