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Immerse yourself in the Shrewsbury of a different time, from exhibitions to re-enactments. Take a trip through history and learn about the moments that shaped the town.
Featured History & Heritage
Coracle World Championships
The River Severn in Shrewsbury will be filled with thrills and spills as the Coracle World Championships returns this September!The event will see…
A Tour of the Inns of Shrewsbury
A Tour of the Inns of Shrewsbury within the Loop with Russell GameExplore Shrewsbury's cosiest inns and uncover their stories on this fun, laid-back…
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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…
Public Places: The Evolution of Shropshire’s Civic Buildings
For centuries there have been civic buildings in Shrewsbury tasked with administering the county of Shropshire. From the castle in the Norman period,…
Off The Shelf! – In their own words: Women at work in the early modern world
In their own words:Women at work in the early modern worldHow did women in the early modern economy make a living? Finding an answer can be…
ELLA AL-SHAMAHI
BECOMING HUMANHost of BBC landmark show Human, palaeoanthropologist, TV presenter, explorer and stand-up comic Ella Al-Shamahi presents a talk on our…
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…
Jane Austen in the Countryside
Join local historical dressmaker Holly Kirby for an illustrative talk on Jane Austen featuring readings and costume exhibits. £5, please book with…
Music Hall Behind The Scenes Tour
Your tour guide will reveal centuries of history in a behind the scenes tour of the complex array of important historic buildings which we now know…
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…
Plants and People, Past and Future
Celebrate the Festival of Archaeology with local archaeologist Natasha Harlow in this hands-on workshop exploring our enduring relationship with…
Home Educators
New sessions at Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery. Various workshops available for children age 5-11.First Friday of every month - morning and…
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