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
Shrewsbury Town Ghost Tours 2026
Join the Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery team for a ghost tour around Shrewsbury town. Learn about the history of the town and the ghosts that…
History on Tap: With Dr Kate Cherrell (Halloween Special)
This Halloween, join historian and author Dr Kate Cherrell for a journey into the darker side of Victorian history where death was everywhere,…
October half-term 2026 - Rat Trail
As part of the October half term event Spiders, Spooks and Ratssss, you can enjoy a special Dorothy Clayden Rat Trail in the Mill exhibition.Find out…
Spiders, Spooks and Ratssss
Join us at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings to make you very own haunted decorations for Halloween. Get yourself ready for the scary season by making a…
Museum Ghost Tour 2026
Dare to venture out on Halloween, into creepy cellars and prison cells, closed to the public! Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery's Ghost Guide, will…
Shrewsbury Halloween Folklore & Ghost Stories
Step into the candlelit cellars for an unforgettable Halloween experience:Fizz Reception – Begin the night with a sparkling welcome, enjoyed by…
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
Shropshire Archives
Shropshire Archives is the archives and local studies service for the historic county of Shropshire, which includes the Borough of Telford and…
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
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 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…
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…
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