An attempt is being made to keep the art of coracle-making alive through a two-day workshop. Organiser Simon Rouse, from Shrewsbury, Shropshire said he felt the skills involved have been slowly ...

One of football’s appeals, in theory, is its simplicity. Gather an even number of players, find a ball and a loosely suitable surface, and you’ve got yourself a game. But that alone would not have ...

VietNamNet Bridge – Traditional coracles made by an old fisherman in the central city of Da Nang are not only famous among locals, but have also made inroads into some foreign markets, such as ...

A scheme to refurbish Ironbridge's landmark coracle shed has taken a step forward after a planning application was lodged to turn it into a visitor attraction. Did you know with a Plus subscription to ...

In the 1930s this paper also ran an occasional Forgotten Days where such pictures appeared like early members of the Drogheda Brass and Reed Band, Drogheda from old photographs, sailing ships on the ...

A family test drives a new project through Ironbridge and into the Industrial Revolution, when the little, basket-shaped boats plied the river The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a ...

VietNamNet Bridge – Craftsmen in this tiny fishing village are keeping alive the centuries-old tradition of weaving round bamboo boats by hand, passing the valued knowledge down from generation to ...

Ironbridge's annual coracle regatta made a big splash as people travelled from across the country to join in the fun. Did you know with a Plus subscription to Shropshire Star you get full access to ...