History & Heritage
Immerse yourself in the Shrewsbury of a different time. Take a trip through history and learn about the moments that shaped the town.
History & Heritage features
Posted 12 October 2023
Explore Shrewsbury's Best Ghost Tales for October nights
With a rich history dating all the way back to the Bronze Age, dotted with bloody battles, rebellions and gruesome murders, it’s not surprising to…
Posted 5 October 2023
From the pre-Raphaelites to the Trenches: Exploring Shrewsbury's Poetic Legacy
What do Wilfred Owen and Mary Webb have in common? To celebrate National Poetry Day, we take a look at some of Shrewsbury's most notable poetic…
Posted 18 August 2023
Heritage Open Days in Shrewsbury
Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture. Every September Shrewsbury throws open its doors to celebrate our heritage,…
Posted 5 May 2023
Shrewsbury Arts Trail 2023
The ever-popular Shrewsbury Arts Trail returns this summer and it's going to be a supersized year, with all artworks based on this year's theme…
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Posted 2 May 2023
John Weaver Festival 2023
This summer, Shrewsbury is celebrating the 350th anniversary of John Weaver's birth with a week of events inspired by his life and work.
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Posted 19 April 2023
Celebrate the Coronation in Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury's coming together to celebrate The Coronation of The King and Queen Consort. Get ready for a bank holiday bursting with sunshine, good…
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Posted 27 March 2023
Shrewsbury Heritage Trail
Welcome to your passport to Shrewsbury's heritage! Follow the trail to explore some of our architectural and historical gems and stories of people…
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Posted 12 January 2023
Shrewsbury in TV and film
Over the decades, Shrewsbury’s been at home on the big screen. From the George C Scott 1984 classic A Christmas Carol to the BBC’s BAFTA…
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Posted 20 November 2022
A Christmas Carol in Shrewsbury
Beautiful photographs from the filming of A Christmas Carol have lain undiscovered for over 30 years, hidden away in the family album, My…
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History & Heritage events
Night Behind Bars
There is a whole world to explore. It is a fantastic experience for couples, groups of friends and those with an interest in the paranormal. At 8pm…
15 December 2023
Tudors & Stuart Shrewsbury 1485-1774: Personalities of the Period
Who was Sir Philip Sidney? What happened to Prince Rupert? Why was John Benbow both a hero and a traitor for Parliamentarians? What was the…
17 December 2023
DarwIN Shrewsbury Festival
Celebrate Shrewsbury’s most famous son at this year’s DarwIN Shrewsbury Festival. Join us as we celebrate our special links with Charles Darwin with…
12 February 2024
History & Heritage businesses
St Alkmund's Church
At the heart of the historic and beautiful town of Shrewsbury, founded about the year 902, stands the church of St Alkmund which celebrated its…
Open Today 9:30AM - 4:00PM
St Chad's Church
St Chad's Church, Shrewsbury occupies a prominent position in the county town of Shropshire. The current church building was built in 1792, and with…
Open Today 8:00AM - 4:00PM
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…
Tanners Wines
Named 'Best National Wine Shops' in 2018, Tanners Wines is an award-winning, family-run, independent wine merchant based in Shrewsbury. Established…
Open Today 9:00AM - 6:00PM
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 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
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