History & Heritage
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History & Heritage features
Posted 15 January 2026
Extremely Rare Medieval Manuscript Discovered in Shrewsbury
A 14th-century manuscript has been discovered within Shrewsbury School's library, and is identified as the only complete surviving copy of Richard…
Posted 5 January 2026
What's coming to Shrewsbury in 2026?
There's always something to do in Shrewsbury. We update this post throughout the year -- visit often, and get these key dates for 2026 in your…
Posted 9 October 2025
Mini Mural Trail: Myths, Legends and Folktales of Shropshire
Shrewsbury's talented artists have been out in force decorating signal boxes and bollards with murals inspired by the myths, legends and folklore of…
Posted 8 May 2025
Eighty years on - how did Shrewsbury celebrate VE Day in 1945?
As the town celebrates 80 years since Victory in Europe was declared, signalling the end to World War II in Europe, we dig into the archives for a…
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Posted 24 April 2025
Spot Shrewsbury Prison in Disney+'s Newest Bingeable Thriller
Crime thriller The Stolen Girl features several scenes filmed at Shrewsbury Prison, following in the footsteps of several other productions filmed in…
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Posted 28 February 2025
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 Pancake Day, do it all…
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Posted 7 February 2025
Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings joins English Heritage
Flaxmill to welcome thousands of potential new visitors as part of the English Heritage portfolio.
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Posted 15 January 2025
The story of Shrewsbury's Abbey Station
Entrepreneurism was 'red hot' in the railway mania years of the 19th century, but bitter rivalry and legal disputes were never far away. Philip…
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Posted 25 September 2024
SY.Gigs - this autumn, Nothing is Ordinary in Shrewsbury
Founded in 2022, SY.Gigs has helped develop Shrewsbury's alternative music scene from small scene to national favourite among alt performers in…
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History & Heritage events
Shropshire at Work: Heritage Open Day at Shropshire Archives
Ever wondered what it was like to make a living in Shropshire hundreds of years ago? Join us at Shropshire Archives for a morning of fascinating…
Behind the Scenes at Shropshire Archives: Heritage Open Day Tours, 2026
Join us for our FREE tour behind the scenes as part of Heritage Open Days 2026. We hold over 6 miles of documents in our store rooms from 12th…
HORRIBLE HISTORIES: TERRIBLE TUDORS
We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead!So it’s time to prepare yourselves for two amazing shows with Horrible…
HORRIBLE HISTORIES: AWFUL EGYPTIANS
We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead!So it’s time to prepare yourselves for two amazing shows with Horrible…
5 MISTAKES THAT CHANGED HISTORY
We all make mistakes, but rarely do they change the course of history.5 Mistakes That Changed History is a hilarious historical storytelling show…
Ghost Cruise on the River Severn
Experience Shrewsbury’s only Ghost Cruise this October. Step aboard the Sabrina Boat for a 45-minute evening cruise along the River Severn, where…
History & Heritage businesses
Shrewsbury Abbey
There has been a place of worship on the Shrewsbury Abbey site since Anglo-Saxon times. The Abbey was founded as a Benedictine Monastery by Roger de…
Open Today 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Shrewsbury Castle
Shrewsbury Castle stands at the top of a hill and was built as a defensive fortification for Shrewsbury, which the River Severn otherwise…
Open Today 10:30AM - 4:00PM
Shrewsbury Cathedral
The Cathedral was designed by Edward Pugin, son of Augustus Pugin, and was completed in 1856. The building was paid for by Bertram, Earl of…
Open Today 10:30AM - 3:00PM
Abbey Station Visitor Centre
Preserving and promoting Shrewsbury’s rich railway heritage The Abbey Station Visitor Centre in Shrewsbury offers a fascinating journey into the rich…
Open Today 10:30AM - 2:30PM
Shrewsbury Unitarian Church
Shrewsbury's Unitarian Church is a beautiful Grade II listed building overlooking the town's High Street. The Church is open Tuesday - Thursday,…
The Lion Hotel
A historic, Grade I listed, former 16th century coaching inn, located in the heart of the charming town of Shrewsbury, Shropshire.Each one of the…
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