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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
Emma Woodhouse - meet the author
Emma will be here selling copies of her new book - Victorian London's Most Notorious Female Gang Leader: The Life of Mary Carr. Come and grab a copy…
Magic Lantern to Multiplex: a history of cinema and its architecture
Dive into the cool evolution of cinema and its iconic buildings, from old-school magic lanterns to today's multiplex.
The Palmer's Guild of Ludlow
Forging Fraternity in Late Medieval SocietyJoin medieval historian Dr Rachael Harkes at Shropshire Archives as she explores what it meant to be a…
Learn to identify butterflies
Butterfly expert Dr Simon Spencer will show how to identify a variety of butterflies through their markings, flight patterns, and other…
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…
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…
John Lydon (Sex Pistols /PiL)
He’s a legend and an icon, a revolutionary and an immortal. John Lydon – aka Johnny Rotten – changed the face of music and sparked a cultural…
Books Aloud
FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTHUnwind, relax and listen to stories and poems for adults, with a different theme every month.
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