The Drovers by Shirley Toulson

“The Drovers” by Shirley Toulson (Shire Album No. 45) offers a vivid and compact account of the hardy men and women who drove enormous herds—cattle, sheep, geese even—from the hills of Wales (and Scotland) to English markets in days when journeying itself was an act of courage. With clarity and historical insight, Toulson brings to life their routes, methods, perils, and the landscapes they traversed, while pointing out surviving evidence of droving roads visible today.

Published in the well‑regarded Shire Library series, this concise 56‑page guide is ideal for those intrigued by pastoral commerce, rural heritage, and the enduring imprint of ancient footpaths across Britain’s countryside.