MHS Publications
Mortimer Matters
The Society’s colourful and informative newsletter is sent to members electronically four times a year. As well as details of forthcoming events and other news, it includes several easy-to-read articles about the Mortimers, the Welsh Marches or some aspect of medieval life, as well as book reviews. Current and past editions can be accessed via this link ☛☛
On the Trail of the Mortimers in the Welsh Marches
Written by MHS Secretary, Philip Hume, this popular publication, now in its second edition, suggests a flexible tour which interweaves the history of the Mortimers with 22 locations in the areas of south Shropshire, north Herefordshire, Radnorshire and, an outer trail of 16 locations across the Welsh Marches. Suitable for families, the book contains maps, family trees and 128 colour photographs. More here ☛☛
Decorated in Glory: Church Building in Herefordshire in the 14th century
The first half of the fourteenth century witnessed an extraordinary flowering of architecture, art and sculpture in Herefordshire. In this beautifully-illustrated book Prof. Nigel Saul focuses on the finest examples and explores their social and religious context. Follow the link ☛☛
The MHS Journal
The journal is published each year and a free hard copy is sent to our members. It contains longer more-academic articles, some of which have been prize-winning or commended entries in our annual Essay Prize competition. Copies of each journal can be purchased at our events for £5, or ordered through our online shop. To see a list of the articles in each edition, follow this link ☛☛
The Welsh Marcher Lordships 1
For nearly 500 years, much of Wales and the adjacent areas of England were ruled by Anglo-Norman lords as part of the extensive March of Wales. Considered to be neither a part of Wales nor a part of England, their lords enjoyed semi-regal powers. Written by Philip Hume, this volume tells the story of the central and northern Marches. More details here ☛☛
The Welsh Marcher Lordships 2
For nearly 500 years, much of Wales and the adjacent areas of England were ruled by Anglo-Norman lords as part of the extensive March of Wales. Considered to be neither a part of Wales nor a part of England, their lords enjoyed semi-regal powers. Written by John Fleming, this volume tells the story of the south west Marches. More details here ☛☛
The Ludlow Castle Heraldic Roll
Written by four members of MHS, this book describes this newly-discovered roll, painted on the orders of Sir Henry Sidney, Lord President of the Council of Wales in the Marches. It records the shields he set up in the castle in 1574, including Mortimers and members of the House of York. Full details here ☛☛