Shropshire
Properties and events in Shropshire
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Architecture - Keeping Up Appearances - Decoration and Ornamentation on timber frame buildings in Shrewsbury.
A brief talk at Shrewsbury Drapers` Hall will describe the background to the decoration and ornamentation elements of the Shrewsbury school or style of carpentry. A short walk will follow and visit buildings displaying many of these elements
Church House
A building and display to explore. A chance to win a prize by taking part in a children's art activity related to Whitchurch architecture
Dodington old chapel
A unique opportunity to visit the earliest purpose-built non-conformist chapel in the town. Visitors will be able to view a display detailing the architecture of the building and the history of non-conformism in Whitchurch.
Dudmaston Hall
A much-loved and lived-in family home at the heart of this working, Shropshire estate. The galleries offer an unexpected chance to see works by Hepworth, Moore and Matisse set against the backdrop of a terraced garden overlooking the water.
Exploring Oswestry's Built Heritage
Join us for talks on Llwyd Mansion and the architects of Oswestry as well as the opportunity to look at some of the collections within the town's archive
Gilbert and Gordon update
an update on the story of Gilbert and Gordon one of our legacy stories
History of Melverley Church
Visit St Peter’s Church in Melverley and see its fascinating history, as a beautiful 12th Century church on the Welsh border, talks on specific days.
Llwyd Mansion: Framing the Future Guided Tours
Opportunity to see inside Llwyd Mansion and learn about the Framing the Future Project which will restore, repurpose and reopen the Grade I listed timber-framed building in the heart of the town of Oswestry through timed guided tours
Masonic Hall & Stained Glass Windows
A chance to see the interior of a mid-nineteenth century chapel and explore its current use as a Masonic hall.
Masonic Hall & Stained Glass Windows
A chance to see the interior of a mid-nineteenth century chapel and explore its current use as a Masonic hall.
Old Rectory Ice House
View a restored icehouse that was built over 350 years ago for the Rector of Whitchurch
Oswestry Guided Town Tour
Guided Town Tour of Oswestry by one of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable guides.
Oswestry Town Museum
explore the heritage and history of Oswestry and Beyond
Oswestry Town Museum building block challenge
Free to enter building block challenge using the theme of architecture, what can you create in 30 minutes?
Oswestry Town Museum Finds Day
bring your finds for expert appraisal by the PAS Finds liaison officer for Herefordshire and Shropshire Clara will be with us for one day only on Sunday 21st September from 10 - 3 always wondered what that strange object was that you dug up?
Park Hall military training camp and its connections with the world
a fascinating look at the workings of Park hall Military training camp, the soldiers who trained there, the characters and their stories, now updated display for 2025 including stories from some of the men who trained at Park Hall
St Alkmund's Church & restored Stained Glass Windows
A chance to visit Whitchurch parish church and consult those parish registers not already deposited in the county archives
St Alkmund's Church Tower Tour
A chance to climb the church tower and admire the view from the top.
St George, Protector of England Catholic Church
Access to a small Gothic building constructed as a chapel and schoolroom in 1878.
St John's Methodist Church & Stained Glass Windows
Full access to a Victorian Gothic Revival Methodist Church