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As a town with a vibrant history and thriving literature scene, it is no surprise that Shrewsbury has a great calendar of talks and lectures from great minds and talents.
Featured Talks
Patrick Galbraith in The Writers Room
We are delighted to welcome Journalist & Author Patrick Galbraith to the inaugural The Writers Room at A Taste of Tanners, for a special evening…
BBC Radio 4 Any Questions?
Shrewsbury Abbey is honoured to host an episode of this long-running, topical debate programme, broadcast live at 8pm and repeated on Saturday 12th…
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How cosy is crime fiction?
As part of National Crime Reading Month, join Lucy Andrew, Jennifer Edwards, Shaney Lloyd and Hazel Meredith-Lloyd for a panel discussion on cosy…
18 June 2025
Rory Bremnar
For four decades, Rory Bremner has been the voice of our times - quite literally. Now, in this intimate new show, the master mimic & satirist…
18 June 2025
Spiritual Psychic Night with Phil Phillips
Highly regarded medium Phil Phillips will be back with us at The Buttermarket in June! Phil will give audience members some spiritual guidance,…
18 June 2025
William Dalrymple
The historian and co-host of the chart-topping podcast Empire, William Dalrymple, shares the rarely told story of India’s role as a cultural and…
19 June 2025
Nicaea 2025 Symposium: Council, Legacy, Faith
Leading international scholar on the early Christian Church, Reverend Professor John Behr, of the University of Aberdeen, is the keynote speaker at…
21 June 2025
Lord Ian Botham
Throughout the 1980s, Lord Ian was part of a golden generation of all-rounders in world cricket. The 1981 Ashes, which England won 3-1, have since…
26 June 2025
Spirits of Shelton
Kate Roberts, author of 'Spirits of Shelton 1845-2012', will be joining us for a presentation taking a journey through the history and past…
27 June 2025
Patrick Galbraith in The Writers Room
We are delighted to welcome Journalist & Author Patrick Galbraith to the inaugural The Writers Room at A Taste of Tanners, for a special evening…
27 June 2025
Meet the Author - Emma Woodhouse
Historical fiction author Emma Woodhouse will be signing copies of her first three books and you'll be able to find out all about her fourth novel…
28 June 2025
BBC Radio 4 Any Questions?
Shrewsbury Abbey is honoured to host an episode of this long-running, topical debate programme, broadcast live at 8pm and repeated on Saturday 12th…
11 July 2025
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