Welcome to this episode in the fifth series of Local History Matters, the podcast run by the British Association for Local History (BALH) to highlight hidden local histories. In this series, we will be discussing with researchers how they got into their field of study, and what their topic can tell us about local history more generally.

In this episode, Mark Stewart provides insights into the mysterious “loggerheads” found across Shrewsbury.

Mark Stewart started his love of local history at a very early age, and received a degree in history from Keele University. After a career in journalism, he has devoted himself to studying various aspects of local history in the West Midlands since his retirement.

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Music credits: Trendsetter, Mood Maze, Uppbeat.io