History & Heritage
Immerse yourself in the Shrewsbury of a different time. Take a trip through history and learn about the moments that shaped the town.
History & Heritage features
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…
Posted 1 March 2025
Celebrate Mother's Day in Shrewsbury
Whoever you're celebrating this Mothering Sunday, you’re sure to find an indulgent treat guaranteed to impress from these Shrewsbury businesses.
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…
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 1 February 2025
Discover Shrewsbury this February
Make the shortest month count with everything Shrewsbury has to offer – from romantic meals to half-term play.
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Posted 30 January 2025
DarwIN Shrewsbury Festival 2025: A Look at the Highlights
February brings the anniversary of Charles Darwin's birth, and for years Shrewsbury has celebrated with a month-long festival to commemorate the…
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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 10 January 2025
Add These Shrewsbury Dates to Your 2025 Calendar
There's always something to do in Shrewsbury. We update this post throughout the year -- visit often, and get these key dates for 2025 in your…
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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
VE Day - 80th Anniversary Celebrations
Shrewsbury Town Council will be taking part in the Nation's VE Day 80 Commemorations on Thursday 8th May 2025. 8am - Shrewsbury's Town Crier, Mr…
08 May 2025
Concerts in the Round: Chu-Yu Yang
Violin recital by Chu-Yu Yang with pianist Eric McElroy to include Elgar's Violin Sonata. Free admission, retiring collection, lunch afterwards
09 May 2025
Hot Jazz Biscuits
Get ready for an unforgettable evening packed with timeless tunes, big brass energy, and soulful grooves that will keep you on your feet singing your…
09 May 2025
Exhibition On Screen: Michelangelo: Love & Death Encore
The spectacular sculptures and paintings of Michelangelo seem so familiar to us, but what do we really know about this Renaissance giant? Spanning…
20 May 2025
A Concert of Ancient Sacred Music
A rare musical event, bringing the forgotten sounds of early and Medieval Christianity back to life.Centuries old chants – silenced for almost a…
25 May 2025
Exhibition of Holy Icons
An exhibition of holy icons, featuring work by leading contemporary icon painters of Britain.It has been curated by Aidan Hart, one of the leading…
24 May 2025
History & Heritage businesses
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…
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…
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,…
Open Today 11:00AM - 1:00PM
The Sabrina Boat: River Tours of Shrewsbury
Join the Sabrina Boat and take in the beauty of Shrewsbury as you take a daytime cruise past the stunning Quarry Park and the town’s historic…
Open Today 11:00AM - 5:00PM
Shropshire Archives
Shropshire Archives is the archives and local studies service for the historic county of Shropshire, which includes the Borough of Telford and…
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
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