PHIL MAXWELL

Last week I had the good fortune to visit the Nags head pub in Shrewsbury. Situated on the historic Wyle Cop, the pub is a Grade II Listed timber framed building with an old style interior which reminded me of pubs I visited in the 1960s as a child! My nostalgic enjoyment of the place was enhanced by the fine beer on sale and the pickles and pork pie I enjoyed with my pint. It was a hot summers day so I made my way with friends into the large back garden. We sat under the timber remnants of a 14th-century hall house and screened passage. It turned out that we had picked a perfect day for our visit as it was the Shrewsbury Folk Festival. We were entertained by a range of musicians and dancers who were part of the festival. I hope to visit the pub again one day; apparently it has a reputation for being haunted.

The Nags Head Shrewsbury 2016

The Nags Head Shrewsbury 2016

The bar in the Nags Head Shrewsbury 2016

The screened passage in the Nags Head garden. Shrewsbury 2016

Music in the Nags Head garden. Shrewsbury 2016

Music in the Nags Head garden. Shrewsbury 2016

Music in the Nags Head garden. Shrewsbury 2016

Enjoying music in the Nags Head garden. Shrewsbury 2016

Dance in the Nags Head garden. Shrewsbury 2016

Dance in the Nags Head garden. Shrewsbury 2016

Dance in the Nags Head garden. Shrewsbury 2016

Dance in the Nags Head garden. Shrewsbury 2016

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