It has been suggested that an Anglo-Saxon fortification stood on this site prior to the arrival of the Normans. … More
Category: Shropshire
Shrewsbury: Rowley’s House
William Rowley, a Draper by trade, came from the area around Bridgenorth. His family, however, had been recorded … More
Shrewsbury Abbey (2)
Some more views of Shrewsbury Cathedral
Statues and Monuments: Shrewsbury War Memorial
The War Memorial stands in Quarry Park not far from St Chad’s church. It was designed by George Hubbard … More
Shrewsbury Abbey (1)
Shrewsbury Abbey was founded in 1083 by Roger de Montgomery, Earl of Shrewsbury and a senior knight at the court … More
Statues and Monuments: Shropshire Light Infantry
This memorial is to the men of the regiment who died during the South Africa campaign 1899-1902 and is … More
Charles Darwin in Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury most famous son is the scientist Charles Darwin. He was born there in February 1809. His father was a … More
Shrewsbury: St Chad’s
There has been a church in Shrewsbury dedicated to St Chad, the first Bishop of Mercia (7th century AD) … More
Naturelog: 6th June
After leaving Aberystwyth I travelled to Shrewsbury en route to a meeting in the Brecon Beacons. Whilst in Shrewsbury, I … More