- Features
- Local History
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.
Featured Local History
Posted 11 January 2024
Add These Dates to Your 2024 Calendar
There's always something to do in Shrewsbury. We update this post throughout the year -- visit often, and get these key dates for 2024 in your…
Posted 10 May 2024
Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings is West Midlands Building of the Year
The Flaxmill, once a disused and dilapidated former factory, has taken home the RIBA Award for West Midlands Building of the Year.
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…
The latest from us
Posted 5 September 2024
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 10 May 2024
Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings is West Midlands Building of the Year
The Flaxmill, once a disused and dilapidated former factory, has taken home the RIBA Award for West Midlands Building of the Year.
Posted 29 April 2024
Guided walking tours of Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury Visitor Information Centre offers year-round walking tours of Shrewsbury in the heart of the historic town.
Posted 3 April 2024
Spend an Enchanted April in Shrewsbury
As the days warm and the nights shorten, April has lots to offer. Get outdoors or hit the town for a huge array of spring events.
Posted 15 March 2024
Shrewsbury LGBT+ History Festival 2024
Shrewsbury LGBT+ History Festival returns 15-17th March, and features live performances, an exhibition, talks and more.
Posted 1 March 2024
Enjoy spring in Shrewsbury this March
This month has lots to offer as we hurtle into spring -- from celebrating women and mothers to hunting down sweet treats for Easter, do it all in…
Posted 2 February 2024
Discover Shrewsbury this February
Make the shortest month count with everything Shrewsbury has to offer – from romantic meals to half-term play.
Posted 31 January 2024
The 21st DarwIN Shrewsbury Festival
Through February, Shrewsbury celebrates its connection to the father of evolution with a month-long festival.
Posted 11 January 2024
Add These Dates to Your 2024 Calendar
There's always something to do in Shrewsbury. We update this post throughout the year -- visit often, and get these key dates for 2024 in your…
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…
Join our newsletter
From inspiring business case studies to the latest news about working and investing in Shrewsbury, sign up to our newsletter to stay up-to-date on work in Shrewsbury.