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History & Heritage events
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.
so many things to do
The Mount: Opening a window on the Darwins’ legacy
This beautiful exhibition tells the story of The Mount and its gardens (Charles Darwin’s boyhood home), through a series of never-before-seen…
Crime and punishment in 19th century Shropshire
Guest speaker - Richard Ireland, author and lecturer specialising in the history of crime and punishment, who is guaranteed to be both informative…
04 May 2024
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…
25 May 2024
Relaxed sessions at The Mill
If you would prefer to visit at a quieter time, we run relaxed sessions on the first Saturday of each month from 3pm to 4pm. These are for anyone who…
04 May 2024
Mini Mammoths
Mini Mammoths run every Friday during term timeThis is a very popular, whole-museum experience for children aged 1-5 to discover, play, connect and…
03 May 2024
Shuts & Passages - Guided Walking Tour
Come and join this 1.5 hour walking tour through some of the many famous shuts and passages of Shrewsbury. Learn the local history and hear the…
10 May 2024
Flax Collective
We want you to tell us how to make Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings a better place for younger people.The Flax Collective is a monthly group for 18 to 25…
18 May 2024
The Grand Tour – a talk by Gareth Williams
Join renowned local art historian Gareth Williams, Curator and Head of Learning to the Weston Park Foundation, for a talk that asks what was so grand…
21 June 2024
Martin Wood Town Crier
Shrewsbury Town Crier For 40 Years Martin Wood is the the world's tallest, and the UK's second-longest serving Town Crier and to celebrate his 40th…
01 June 2024
Exhibition: The Austin Variations
Balcony Exhibition from contemporary artist, Vicky Roden. Forming part of her ‘More Than Human’ project, this series of exhibitions in museums across…
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