Local History
With over 1,000 years of history, Shrewsbury is a place where the very very old sits along side the very very new.
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Posted 12 October 2023
Explore Shrewsbury's Best Ghost Tales for October nights
With a rich history dating all the way back to the Bronze Age, dotted with bloody battles, rebellions and gruesome murders, it’s not surprising to…
Posted 5 October 2023
From the pre-Raphaelites to the Trenches: Exploring Shrewsbury's Poetic Legacy
What do Wilfred Owen and Mary Webb have in common? To celebrate National Poetry Day, we take a look at some of Shrewsbury's most notable poetic…
Posted 18 August 2023
Heritage Open Days in Shrewsbury
Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture. Every September Shrewsbury throws open its doors to celebrate our heritage,…
Posted 2 May 2023
John Weaver Festival 2023
This summer, Shrewsbury is celebrating the 350th anniversary of John Weaver's birth with a week of events inspired by his life and work.
Posted 27 March 2023
Shrewsbury Heritage Trail
Welcome to your passport to Shrewsbury's heritage! Follow the trail to explore some of our architectural and historical gems and stories of people…
Posted 3 March 2023
Shrewsbury LGBT History Festival 2023
Shrewsbury LGBT History Festival returns 24th - 26th March with a series of exhibitions, film screenings and workshops.
Posted 12 January 2023
Shrewsbury in TV and film
Over the decades, Shrewsbury’s been at home on the big screen. From the George C Scott 1984 classic A Christmas Carol to the BBC’s BAFTA…
Posted 20 November 2022
A Christmas Carol in Shrewsbury
Beautiful photographs from the filming of A Christmas Carol have lain undiscovered for over 30 years, hidden away in the family album, My…
Posted 1 October 2022
Shrewsbury's spooky stories
Shrewsbury, with its medieval streets, shuts and passageways, and gory history is said to be one of the most haunted towns in the UK. If you go down…
Posted 9 September 2022
Queen Elizabeth in Shrewsbury
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth will always hold a special place in the heart of Shrewsbury. We look back at two of her significant visits captured by…
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