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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.

so many things to do

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Off the Shelf – Lies, Spies and Aprons

The Netley Lodge Minute book, 1840-1865Join Senior Archivist Sal Mager for a 15-minute talk as she introduces us to this unique document which…

30 April
2:00pm - 2:15pm
Hamza Yassin
Event

HAMZA YASSIN: MY LIFE BEHIND THE LENS

Join wildlife cameraman and presenter Hamza Yassin on a new adventure as he takes to the stage for his first nationwide theatre tour My Life Behind…

1 May
7:30pm - 9:00pm
Phil Mealey
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PHIL MEALEY

BAFTA award-winning writer, actor and singer, Phil Mealey, invites you to a warm, funny and heartfelt celebration of his work and the people, places…

1 May
7:30pm - 9:00pm
Flooglebinder
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Disconnect to Reconnect with Nature

What happens when you take away phones, step outside, and reconnect with the natural world?Join us for an inspiring talk with Ian, co-founder…

2 May
1:30pm - 2:30pm
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Beefy Boys Book Launch Event

The Beefy Boys Fire Up the Great British BBQ at Waterstones Shrewsbury Award-winning burger legends The Beefy Boys are bringing smoke, fire and…

7 May
6:00pm - 7:30pm
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World War Two Day

Join us on Saturday 9 May for a free open day commemorating the time when Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings was a temporary barracks and training centre…

9 May
10:00am - 4:00pm
Wordsworth talk shrewsbury
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Poets and nature - Wordsworth, Hardy and Housman

Session 1, 28 April - Why is Wordsworth a revolutionary poet?Session 2, 5 May - How does the natural scene express the meaning of Hardy's…

28 April - 12 May 2026
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Tanners talk
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Tanners Talks, in Conversation with Dominic Sandbrook

Dominic Sandbrook is a historian, broadcaster and co-host of the hugely popular podcast The Rest is History. Known for his sharp wit and engaging…

15 May
7:00pm - 9:00pm
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
Event

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

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