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Talks

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.

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Kate Williams
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KATE WILLIAMS: The Truth About Royal Women - Secrets & Scandals, Politics & Power

The Truth About Royal Women:Secrets & Scandals, Politics & PowerJoin Kate for an incredible and exhilarating tour of the world and its royal…

1 June
7:30pm - 8:30pm
Soldiers of Shropshire Museum
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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…

11 June
7:30pm - 8:30pm
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Step into the Wild!

Join us for a fascinating talk with local professional wildlife photographer, Terry Moore who will take you behind the lens and deep into the natural…

13 June
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Open studios english bridge studio
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Arts Cafe

Arts Cafe is a new monthly evening event bringing artists, makers and the wider public together in a relaxed, welcoming setting.Upcoming datesTuesday…

17 February - 14 July 2026
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Unitarian Church
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Meanderings

Tuesdays from 5.45pm - 6.30pmAfter-work sessions at the Unitarian Church, reflecting on themes of building hope, resilience and connection with self…

19 May - 25 August 2026
5:45pm - 6:30pm
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Spotlight Talks at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings

Join us at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings for a series of talks run by our knowledgeable and enthusiastic volunteers. These talks are free, but…

30 May - 29 August 2026
1:00pm - 1:30pm
Antiques And A Little Bit Of Nonsense
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ANTIQUES AND A LITTLE BIT OF NONSENSE

Three of the country’s favourite television personalities from the world of antiques entertain you with tales from the saleroom, television and…

15 September
7:30pm - 9:00pm
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Jon Ronson

ENTER THE CASTLEWITH JON RONSONMYSTERY, CRIME & UNMOORED MENAfter three decades investigating the strange edges of human behaviour—from public…

22 September
7:30pm - 9:00pm
Tim Peake
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TIM PEAKE

THE QUEST TO EXPLORE SPACEWith fewer than 650 people having reached Earth’s orbit, nobody is more qualified than Tim to celebrate the historic…

10 October
2:00pm - 9:00pm
CHRIS PACKHAM
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CHRIS PACKHAM’S WORLD OF WONDER

CHRIS PACKHAM’S WORLD OF WONDERA PLANET ON THE EDGEFor nearly forty years Chris Packham has been the voice of nature in the UK. Through his…

27 October
7:30pm - 9:00pm

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