History & Heritage
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History & Heritage features
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 1 March 2025
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.
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
ABBEY SUMMER FAYRE
Join the Abbey for lots of stalls and family fun.
19 July 2025
Shrewsbury Library Tour
Go behind the scenes of one of the town’s most historic buildings, Shrewsbury School until 1882 and Grade I & II listed home to Shrewsbury’s…
26 July 2025
Mary Beard
Step into the world of Ancient Rome with renowned historian Mary Beard as she uncovers the stories that history forgot. In this captivating live…
17 September 2025
Heritage Open Days
Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture, bringing together over 2,500 organisations, 5,000 events and 40,000…
12 September 2025
Night Behind Bars
The Ultimate Sleepover Night Behind Bars is a 12-hour overnight stay at one of The UK’s Most Haunted Jails! Could you handle a whole night? We…
11 July 2025
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…
15 November 2025
History & Heritage businesses
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 - 5:00PM
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,…
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
Morris Hall
Morris Hall, originally known as the Bellstone Hall, is a historic venue for hire in the heart of Shrewsbury. This grade II listed building displays…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:00PM
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
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
History & Heritage offers & competitions
60% off 'inmate pass' to Shrewsbury Prison
Cove Attractions, the family-built business behind three incredible former prisons turned living history experiences, has launched a major new…
Get 20% off Shrewsbury Prison tours with your train ticket
Get 20% off Self-Guided & Guided Tours at Shrewsbury Prison with a Transport for Wales line train ticket! Just present your valid train ticket…
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