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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

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Concerts in the Round: Chu-Yu Yang

Violin recital by Chu-Yu Yang with pianist Eric McElroy to include Elgar's Violin Sonata. Free admission, retiring collection, lunch afterwards

09 May 2025

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Frameworthy: Shrewsbury

Frameworthy's landmark pop-up celebratory exhibition series arrives at Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery! Join us as we honour the…

17 May 2025

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Exhibition On Screen: Michelangelo: Love & Death Encore

The spectacular sculptures and paintings of Michelangelo seem so familiar to us, but what do we really know about this Renaissance giant? Spanning…

20 May 2025

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A Concert of Ancient Sacred Music

A rare musical event, bringing the forgotten sounds of early and Medieval Christianity back to life.Centuries old chants – silenced for almost a…

25 May 2025

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Exhibition of Holy Icons

An exhibition of holy icons, featuring work by leading contemporary icon painters of Britain.It has been curated by Aidan Hart, one of the leading…

24 May 2025

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Prison Break

The World's Largest Escape Game You’ve seen the films and the TV series. Now, it’s time to put yourself to the test and see if you have what it takes…

17 May 2025

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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…

12 September 2025

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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

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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

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