IN this week’s Flashback slot, we have an interesting query which we hope our readers can help with.

Jim Smithers, a former mayor of Ludlow pictured above during his period in office, is trying to find out the background and age of a guide which has come into his possession.

The brochure states that it was officially recognised by the mayor and corporation of Ludlow and was published by the Ludlow and District Chamber of Commerce.

It says that it was printed by the Ludlow Advertiser but clearly at a time long before any of the current staff were in situ.

“I am using the guide for some research at present,” said Jim. “I have scanned it for future use and when I have finished I will be donating it to the town council for display at the Buttercross Museum.”

If anyone has any information, they should call Jim Smithers on 01584 873049, email jim.smithers@btinternet.com or they can email us at news@ludlowadvertiser.co.uk