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 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…
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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 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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History & Heritage events
KATE WILLIAMS: The Truth About Royal Women - Secrets & Scandals, Politics & Power
The Truth About Royal Women:Secrets & Scandals, Politics & PowerJoin Kate for an incredible and exhilarating tour of the world and its royal…
The Rise and Fall of the British Army 1975 - 2025
A Talk by Brigadier (Rtd) Ben Barry LI OBEIn his book The Rise and Fall of the British Army 1975-2025, Ben Barry draws on his own personal…
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…
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…
History & Heritage businesses
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 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
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 Sabrina Boat: River Tours of Shrewsbury
Daily Cruises – A Unique River AdventureJoin us on one of our six daily trips, departing every hour from 11:00 am to 16:00 pm. Marvel at the stunning…
Open Today 11:00AM - 5:00PM
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 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…
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