The word 'shire' referred to an administrative region about one fiftieth of the total area of Britain and most of our counties today retain it as part of their name. David Winter has taken twelve views from life in 'The Shires' and recreated them with his usual fine detail. The range is further enhanced by Andrew Stadden's metal figurines which help to give the pieces a recurring theme. From the youn rapscalion about to cause havoc with his catapult to the bull being taunted by a naughty boy, each piece poses the same question: 'What happens next...? The answer-- as David Winter himself wishes - is for the collector to decide. This piece The Shropshire Pig Shelter. The Mother sow is busy in her shade shelter and hasn't noticed one of her litter excaping out of the back entrance. Will the sow bring the piglet back? Certificate of Authenticity -- Hand-made and hand-painted in the Studio and Workshops of John Hine Ltd. Great Britain.