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Shrewsbury StoriesShrewsbury Stories: Wyle Cop with Dr Nigel BakerWelcome to this fun tour of Milk Street and Wyle Cop, we have a great walk for you to take! Your tour guide today is Dr Nigel Baker, one of Shropshire's finest archaeologists.
The start point of this tour is the far end of Milk Street, with your back against Old St Chad's and Nigel will start guiding you towards St Julian's church, across the road at the end and down Wyle Cop (sticking to the left-hand side of the street on your way down). The tour finishes at the English Bridge.
There is so...
2022-07-1132 minShrewsbury StoriesShrewsbury Stories: Shrewsbury Unitarian ChurchWelcome to our fantastic tour of one of Shrewsbury's most important buildings, The Unitarian Church on High Street.
"Why so important?" you may ask. Well this is the church where Charles Darwin and his family would have come to and there is so much history here to uncover.
Your tour guide today is Richard Fyffe, who is a member of the congregation here and is and avid follower of the church's history.
There is a part of this tour where we take a walk upstairs. Please ask a member of the congregation and they...
2022-07-1115 minShrewsbury StoriesShrewsbury Stories: Shrewsbury Library with Stan SedmanWelcome to our tour of Shrewsbury Library with one of Shrewsbury's most beloved tour guides, Stan Sedman.
Starting at the front of the Library, Stan starts us off with explaining that this building was once actually the site of Shrewsbury School, where Charles Darwin attended when he was a child.
Eventually Stan moves inside the library and takes us upstairs. You can find the staircase to the old school rooms on the right-hand side of the library as you walk in. The staff there are friendly and will help you if you need a hand.
2022-07-1118 minShrewsbury StoriesShrewsbury Stories: Grope Lane with Dr Nigel BakerWelcome to the tour of one of Shrewsbury's most controversial, yet fascinating places. This is the tour of Medieval Shrewsbury's red light district, Grope Lane with one of Shropshire's finest archaeologists, Dr Nigel Baker.
The starting point for this tour is on Fish Street, with your back to Bear Steps Gallery, while facing the end of Grope Lane.
This tiny little space has so much history and I think, by the time you have finished this tour you will be amazed at how so much can happen in such a tiny little place.
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2022-07-1118 minShrewsbury StoriesShrewsbury Stories: Shrewsbury Abbey with Dr Nigel BakerWelcome to the longest tour we have made. This is the tour of Shrewsbury Abbey with Dr Nigel Baker one of Shropshire's finest archaeologists.
We start you off underneath the Train bridge by what is now, Flaming Great pizza takeaway, face yourself at the abbey and hit play, Nigel will then guide you up to, around the back of and into the Abbey.
Afterwards you will exit the Abbey and cross the road as the tour continues across and even further down the road (to the right). Please be careful crossing. When you get to...
2022-07-1142 min
Shrewsbury StoriesSt Mary’s Church with Robert MiltonExplore historic St Mary’s Church in Shrewsbury, home to one of the tallest spires in England. The church dates from Saxon times and has beautiful additions from the 12th-Century onwards. Inside, the atmosphere is peaceful with the soaring stone arches giving way to the church's great treasure - its stained glass.
Guide by Robert Milton, local community officer for the Churches Conservation Trust
2020-09-2322 min
Shrewsbury StoriesOld St Chad’s with Maggie LoveOld St Chad’s occupies the second-highest point in Shrewsbury. The church dates to the Saxon times, around 8th century, and was known to be home to the Bishop of Mercia. Unfortunately, all that now remains is the 15th century Lady Chapel, as much of the church was demolished in 1788.
Guide by Maggie Love, local tour guide
2020-09-2316 min
Shrewsbury StoriesMedieval Shrewsbury with Bibbs CameronTake a walk through Bear Steps, Butcher’s Row, Church Street and the grounds of St Alkmund’s church, and discover their medieval history. Explore the historic heart of Shrewsbury, as you’re guided around some of our town’s most historic buildings, landmarks and streets.
Guide by Bibbs Cameron, Vice-Chairman Shrewsbury Civic Society
2020-09-2323 min
Shrewsbury StoriesShrewsbury Castle with Nigel BakerPerched atop a hill overlooking the loop of the River Severn, sits the 11th century Shrewsbury Castle. Founded by Roger de Montgomery in 1074, the castle has undergone many transformations, the last one being by Thomas Telford who 'modernised' the building in the 18th century.
Guide by Nigel Baker, Lead Archaeologist at the Shrewsbury Castle excavations
2020-09-2331 min