Geoff, always good to connect with people and pens lend themselves with their millions of variations. Dont know where Shropshire is but it sure should be meaning full for you.No matter where we in Australia travel it is a repeat story ,that is the names of places we inherited from the UK.Association fastens belonging, enjoy this venture. This time of the year reminds me of just preparing to marry in July 1955 finished basic Army training for National Service. Love your pen and sentiments.