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| Discover Shropshire Day |
08.05.2010 - .. |
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Shirehall,
Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury |
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| Find out more about Shropshire’s former citadels and the communities of Shropshire that grew up around them. Displays, Ask the Experts, Competitions, Refreshments, Free parking. Everyone welcome. |
| More info at www.shropshirearchives.org.uk |
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| 'Do the loop' present A Paddle into the Past |
18.05.2010 - .. |
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from Frankwell Canoe Ramp,
Shrewsbury |
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01743 365022 |
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jamie@dotheloop.org |
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Join local Archaeologist Dr Nigel Baker on a journey of discovery around Shrewsbury’s river loop in Canoes and Bellboats. Looking at the town’s medieval defences and castle, lost streams, ancient fords, historic wharfs, Victorian health hazards and much more.
Participants should be aware that although we start at Frankwell the finish point is at Shrewsbury Weir. No previous paddling experience is required. Participants should be dressed in suitable outdoor clothing and soft soled shoes. River levels may lead to change of date. 7pm. £15 |
| More info at www.dotheloop.org |
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| 'Do the loop' present A Paddle into the Past |
08.06.2010 - .. |
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from Frankwell Canoe Ramp,
Shrewsbury |
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01743 365022 |
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jamie@dotheloop.org |
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| Join local Archaeologist Dr Nigel Baker on a journey of discovery around Shrewsbury’s river loop in Canoes and Bellboats. Looking at the town’s medieval defences and castle, lost streams, ancient fords, historic wharfs, Victorian health hazards and much more. Participants should be aware that although we start at Frankwell the finish point is at Shrewsbury Weir. No previous paddling experience is required. Participants should be dressed in suitable outdoor clothing and soft soled shoes. River levels may lead to change of date. 7pm. £15 |
| More info at www.dotheloop.org |
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| Above the Loop |
12.06.2010 - .. |
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| 'Do the loop' present Above the Loop - a Journey by Canoe from Montford Bridge to Frankwell, Shrewsbury. Join local Archaeologist Dr Nigel Baker on a journey of discovery paddling Open Canoes downstream from Montford Bridge to Frankwell, A chance to explore forgotten fish weirs, Iron forges, river crossings, abandoned river loops and much much more including lots of wildlife! This will take several hours. No previous paddling experience is required. Full joining instructions sent on booking. £30 contact www.dotheloop.org 10am |
| More info at www.dotheloop.org |
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| 'Do the loop' present A Paddle into the Past |
06.07.2010 - .. |
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from Frankwell Canoe Ramp,
Shrewsbury |
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01743 365022 |
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jamie@dotheloop.org |
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Join local Archaeologist Dr Nigel Baker on a journey of discovery around Shrewsbury’s river loop in Canoes and Bellboats. Looking at the town’s medieval defences and castle, lost streams, ancient fords, historic wharfs, Victorian health hazards and much more. Participants should be aware that although we start at Frankwell the finish point is at Shrewsbury Weir. No previous paddling experience is required. Participants should be dressed in suitable outdoor clothing and soft soled shoes.
River levels may lead to change of date. 7pm. £15 |
| More info at www.dotheloop.org |
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| A King, A Rebel and the Bloodiest of Battles |
17.07.2010 - .. |
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Battlefield Heritage Site,
Shrewsbury, |
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01743 257611 |
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| Over 600 years ago Harry Hotspur formed an army of men and went to battle against King Henry IV - Harry lost his battle and was killed on the battlefield. To find out more join local expert Dorothy Nicolle for a walk and talk around the site of the Battle of Shrewsbury. Flat easy access paths and wheelchair accessible. Adults £2.50 Children £1.50. Meet at the Battlefield Heritage Site car park, opposite Battlefield Enterprise Park off the Battlefield Link Road, Shrewsbury. Contact 01743 257611 for more information. 2pm-3.30pm |
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| 'Do the loop' present A Paddle into the Past |
10.08.2010 - .. |
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from Frankwell Canoe Ramp,
Shrewsbury |
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01743 365022 |
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jamie@dotheloop.org |
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| Join local Archaeologist Dr Nigel Baker on a journey of discovery around Shrewsbury’s river loop in Canoes and Bellboats. Looking at the town’s medieval defences and castle, lost streams, ancient fords, historic wharfs, Victorian health hazards and much more. Participants should be aware that although we start at Frankwell the finish point is at Shrewsbury Weir. No previous paddling experience is required. Participants should be dressed in suitable outdoor clothing and soft soled shoes. River levels may lead to change of date. 7pm. £15 |
| More info at www.dotheloop.org |
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| Shrewsbury Heritage Open Days - Radbrook Culinary College Museum |
09.09.2010 - 10.09.2010 |
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Radbrook College Campus, Radbrook Road,
Shrewsbury |
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01743 356 511 |
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Civic@civic.plus.com |
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| The museum features artefacts and memories from the early 20th century to the 1960’s; The college trained girls in catering, dairy and home economics. Partial disabled access. 11.00-3.00pm. Free Just turn up. Organised by Shrewsbury Civic Society. |
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| Shrewsbury Heritage Open Days - Drapers' Hall |
09.09.2010 - .. |
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| History of Drapers’ Hall. A talk by Madge Moran taking place at Drapers Hall. Free but booking essential, partial disabled access. Shrewsbury Heritage Open Days are organised by Shrewsbury Civic Society. |
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| Shrewsbury Heritage Open Days - Drapers' Hall |
09.09.2010 - .. |
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| View the Elizabethan guildhall build 1576 – 80 for the leading town guild. Welsh oak panelling 17th century furniture and external carvings. PARTIAL DISABLED ACCESS. Free Just turn up. 12.00-3.00pm. Organised by Shrewsbury Civic Society. |
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| Shrewsbury Heritage Open Days - Greek Orthodox Church |
09.09.2010 - .. |
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| Sutton Farm, signed off Oteley road, opposite Percy Throwers garden centre. Founded at least 1,000 years ago, the current building dates back to the 1200’s. As well as the historic features including 14th Century wall paintings, there are modern icons. PARTIAL DISABLED ACCESS Free – Donations welcome Just turn up. Shrewsbury Heritage Open Days are organised by Shrewsbury Civic Society. |
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| Shrewsbury Heritage Open Days - Shuts of Shrewsbury |
09.09.2010 - .. |
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The Bear Steps, Alkmunds Place,
Shrewsbury |
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01743 356 511 |
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Civic@civic.plus.com |
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| Talk and tour of the Shuts of Shrewsbury. From The Bear Steps. Many of Shrewsbury’s ancient shuts have recently been recorded as footpaths on Shropshire Council’s definitive map of public rights of way. The event gives an insight into the history and use of the routes before the legal inclusion. Free event but please book. Organised by Shrewsbury Civic Society. 5pm. |
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| Shrewsbury Heritage Open Days - St Mary’s Church |
09.09.2010 - .. |
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| Behind the scenes at St Mary’s Church. A chance to see the anchorites and muniments. The church also features wonderful stained glass from the 14th to the 19th Centuries and many fine medieval features. Partially accessible for wheelchair users. Accessible toilet. Free – Donations welcome. Shrewsbury Heritage Open Days are organised by Shrewsbury Civic Society. |
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How to Book.
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information against the individual
events in the listings below. For major events
this is usually the Theatre Severn number
01743 281 281 or online
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