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
Off The Shelf! – In their own words: Women at work in the early modern world
In their own words:Women at work in the early modern worldHow did women in the early modern economy make a living? Finding an answer can be…
ELLA AL-SHAMAHI
BECOMING HUMANHost of BBC landmark show Human, palaeoanthropologist, TV presenter, explorer and stand-up comic Ella Al-Shamahi presents a talk on our…
Shropshire Armed Forces Day
Join us at Shrewsbury Castle and Soldiers of Shropshire Museum for a family-friendly day full of activities to say thank you to our Armed Forces of…
Music Hall Behind The Scenes Tour
Your tour guide will reveal centuries of history in a behind the scenes tour of the complex array of important historic buildings which we now know…
Shrewsbury Cathedral and Abbey - A Guided Tour
Join us for an in-person, guided tour of Shrewsbury Cathedral (and Shrewsbury Abbey) and soak in their history and beauty!Shrewsbury Cathedral's…
Plants and People, Past and Future
Celebrate the Festival of Archaeology with local archaeologist Natasha Harlow in this hands-on workshop exploring our enduring relationship with…
History & Heritage businesses
Shrewsbury Orthodox Church
St Julian's Church on Wyle Cop is one of Shrewsbury's oldest places of worship, with a dedication to the early Christian martyr St Juliana recorded…
Sabrina Guided Walking Tours
Explore Shrewsbury’s Rich History with Our Guided Tours Discover over 1,100 years of Shrewsbury’s captivating medieval history with our expert-led…
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…
Morris Hall
A space for everyoneA building reimagined for music, art and community.For over 90 years, this Grade II listed 'Arts & Crafts' hall has stood…
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 Castle
Shrewsbury Castle stands at the top of a hill and was built as a defensive fortification for Shrewsbury, which the River Severn otherwise…
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