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 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 23 May 2024
Six things to do in Shrewsbury this May half term
There's so much going on in Shrewsbury this half-term, we couldn't choose just five events! Discover six family-friendly occasions to enjoy in…
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.
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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.
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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…
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Posted 1 March 2024
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.
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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.
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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.
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History & Heritage events
History Group Presentation: People and Production
The Shrewsbury Season – high society in 18th century Shrewsbury; the battles against cholera and smallpox; the reasons for the construction of the…
22 September 2024
Guided Tour of Shrewsbury - Shuts & Passages
Come and join this 90-minute walking tour that will take you through some of the many famous shuts and passages of Shrewsbury. Learn the local…
27 September 2024
Flaxmill Voices
Flaxmill Maltings has been working with light and sound artist Andy McKeown to record local people saying the names of some of the many Flaxmill…
27 September 2024
History Group Talk: Improvements and Innovations
Population, congestion and changes to trading; the ‘beautification’ of the town; planning and other forms of regulation; the new buildings of…
27 October 2024
History Group Talk: Fame and Fortune
The chaotic but restricted nature of 18th-century politics; significant milestones in Shrewsbury’s electoral past; the fame or infamy of Admiral John…
24 November 2024
Night Behind Bars
There is a whole world to explore. It is a fantastic experience for couples, groups of friends and those with an interest in the paranormal. At 8pm…
20 September 2024
History & Heritage businesses
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 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 9:30AM - 1:00PM
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 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
Coleham Pumping Station
The Victorian chapel-like building on the bank of the River Severn in Shrewsbury in fact houses two steam-driven beam engines which pumped sewage…
Shrewsbury Library
Shrewsbury Library is a busy lending library situated in a Grade I listed building in Castle Gates. The library offers a fantastic range of fiction…
Open Today 9:30AM - 7:00PM
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