History & Heritage
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History & Heritage features
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…
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 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 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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History & Heritage events
Spooky October Half Term Fun at the Flaxmill
Join us for spooky times as we celebrate Halloween and October half term at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings. Make your own spooky mask and wand and…
Halloween Ghost Tour of Shrewsbury Museum
Halloween Night under the Old Music Hall - A Special Ghost TourDare to venture out on Halloween night, down into chilling, creepy cellars and prison…
Great Cathedral Anthems
The Phoenix Singers performs a programme of epic choral anthems composed in the 19th and 20th centuries for the great Cathedrals of England. To…
History Group - The Modern Period
History Series 5, Lecture 4: The Modern PeriodJoin us for a journey through the cultural impact of the post-World War II era. Explore various art…
Eliza Carthy & Jon Boden - The Wassail Christmas 2025 Tour
Before there was carolling, there was wassailing, where seasonal songs were exchanged for money, food and ale. In the countryside trees were blessed,…
Annual Lecture: Alan Mallinson, novelist and historian
The Soldiers of Shropshire Museum's Annual Lecture, to be held at Allington Hall, Shrewsbury SchoolWas the Battle of Waterloo won on the playing…
History & Heritage businesses
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 10:00AM - 3:30PM
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 9:30AM - 1:00PM
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…
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
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
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