Richard Tisdale

England

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Radio producer, occasionally does telly. History blogger and science lover https://t.co/sywdPs6sfJ

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Shropshire soldier's family reunited with WW2 make-up box gift

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Richard Tisdale |Shyamantha Asokan

Image caption, Barbara Carter was reunited with her family's make-up box earlier this monthAt the end of 1944, teenager Aubrey Price sent what would be his last ever Christmas present to his mother in Shropshire. Mr Price had been conscripted to fight in World War Two and he sent a box of French make-up to his mum, who had desperately tried to protect him from being made to join the front line.
Shropshire soldier's family reunited with WW2 make-up box gift

1 week ago | bbc.com | Richard Tisdale

Richard TisdaleBBC Radio ShropshireAt the end of 1944, teenager Aubrey Price sent what would be his last ever Christmas present to his mother in Shropshire. Mr Price had been conscripted to fight in World War Two and he sent a box of French make-up to his mum, who had desperately tried to protect him from being made to join the front line. He never returned home to Hadley, near Telford, as he was fatally wounded in Germany a few months later and died aged 19.
Women continue fundraising in memory of Shrewsbury friend

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Richard Tisdale

'Loren's death left a huge hole in our hearts'Richard TisdaleJenna WakenshawJenna Wakenshaw (left) and Jenny Hughes (right) said Loren Stokes (centre) was loved by a lot of people. Friends and family of a woman who died recently from cancer have pledged to continue to raise money in her name to carry on her legacy. Loren Stokes, from Shrewsbury, endured having her larynx, thyroid, saliva glands and part of her oesophagus removed that left her having to speak through a voice prosthesis.
Cafe to rename breakfast after Luke Littler visit

Nov 19, 2024 | yahoo.com | Josh Sandiford |Richard Tisdale

A cafe says it will rename a breakfast in honour of teenage darts sensation Luke Littler after he visited for the most important meal of the day. The 17-year-old sat down for breakfast at Truffles in Ironbridge, Shropshire, on Saturday morning. The next day he went on to win the Grand Slam of Darts with a 16-3 thrashing of Martin Lukeman in Wolverhampton. Owner Jenny Barratt told BBC Radio Shropshire her tasty meal could have been the fuel that sparked his success.
1909: FARMER’S GHOST STORY. CLOTHING DESTROYED AND TAR POURED INTO CREAM

Nov 19, 2024 | newsfromthepastblog.wordpress.com | Richard Tisdale

And Supernatural Letters Left. Some strange supernatural phenomena are reported to have occurred on a small holding at Cruckton, near Shrewsbury, occupied by Mr and Mrs Barker and their grown-up son and daughter. For six weeks, it is stated, the house seems to have been haunted by a mysterious person who has left anonymous notes, and, despite the vigilance of the occupants and private detectives, the ghost has committed most mischievous deeds.
St Chad's Church in Shrewsbury appeals for £200k for roof repairs - BBC News

Nov 4, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Richard Tisdale

The money will be used to carry out "essential" repairs to the roof of the church's inner vestibule.
Pipeworks museum reopens with donated artefacts

Jul 31, 2024 | yahoo.com | Susie Rack |Richard Tisdale

Susie Rack - BBC News, West Midlands and Richard Tisdale - BBC Radio ShropshireJuly 31, 2024 at 10:15 PM·2 min readA Shropshire pipeworks museum has opened for the season with new artefacts on display for the first time. Family of the former Broseley Pipeworks factory owners have gifted a large collection of large clay pots known as saggers to the museum. The saggers contain thousands of unfired pipes thought to have been produced at the facility before it shut in the 1950s.
The driver retiring from a life on the buses

Jul 4, 2024 | yahoo.com | Richard Tisdale

Richard Tisdale - BBC Radio ShropshireJuly 4, 2024 at 8:06 AM·2 min readA bus driver has had good luck messages from his passengers after deciding to retire with 38 years' service at the same company. Dave Skitt, who worked for Arriva, has become a familiar face to people in Telford. The 74-year-old, who is known for his long hair, first started driving buses almost 50 years ago.
Shropshire skydiver inspired by mum surviving 5,000ft fall

Jan 20, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Richard Tisdale

A skydiver was inspired to take up the sport after his mother survived a fall from 5,000ft (1,524m) when a parachute jump went wrong. It was initially thought Hans Donner's mother had died when she landed on a concrete helipad in 1972, prompting people to put a blanket over her. But, amazingly she lived to jump again after spending two years in hospital. By coincidence Mr Donner, was a trainer at Netheravon, Wiltshire, scene of his mother's accident five decades ago.
Free Christmas meals offered to struggling Shrewsbury families

Dec 18, 2023 | bbc.co.uk | Richard Tisdale

A Shropshire pub landlady is expecting to prepare dozens of Christmas dinners this year for struggling families and vulnerable people. Cathy Haddock began the tradition in the Covid pandemic when she took over the Coracle Inn, Shrewsbury. About 70 meals were prepared last Christmas and Ms Haddock said she was expecting a higher number this year in the cost-of-living crisis. "Everyone deserves a Christmas dinner," she said.