Shropshire Archives
The archives and local studies centre for the historic county of Shropshire.
We have 5 ½ miles of shelving holding local material from 12th century charters right up to yesterday’s Shropshire Star.
Venue Type:
Archive, Library
Six Year's of Commemorations by Oakengates and District Royal British Legion.
- 5 December 2015 — 25 July 2021 *on now
On the date of their death, or closest date to it, a simple graveside ceremony will be held. The Standard will be present together with a Buglar who will play The Last Post. Prayers will be said by officiating clergy. Where possible a short biography relating to the person will be read out.
These commemorations will be held at, Hadley, Ketley, Lilleshall, Oakengates, Priorslee, St.Georges, Wombridge, and Wrockwardine Wood.
It is hoped that any descendants will get in touch, and participate.
Where
Oakengates area
Patronal Day & WW1 Centenary Commemoration
- 29 July 2017 2-5pm *on now
- Readings from the ‘Soldier Poets’
- Dr Paul Norgate: an illustrated talk about William Storr- Barber,
the WWI soldier from Leominster who sculpted our rare war memorial
- Tribute to 'Woodbine Willie‘
- Organ played by Igor Kennaway
- Display of WWI mementos
- Tea and a bun!.
If you have any WWI stories, photographs or memorabilia that you can bring along to share with the audience please call Fran 01568 770150 or Jill 01568 770140
Where
St James' Church,
Castle Street,
Wigmore
Herefordshire
HR6 9UD
Admission
Tickets £7.50, (minors £3.50) on the door inc. refreshments.
Tour of Bridgnorth High Town
- 9 August 2017 2-4:30pm
Tour distance: approximately two miles.
Where
Bridgnorth Town Park
Meet at Bandstand in the Town Park, W Castle St
Bridgnorth
Shropshire
WV16 4AG
England
Admission
£10 (members of Friends of Shropshire Archives), £12 (non-members) including refreshments
Website
Bishop's Castle History Day
- 30 September 2017 From 10am
With talks about people, places and events with strong links to the town and local area, followed by guided visits to some of the town’s attractions, local history exhibition and book sales.
Run by the Friends of Shropshire Archives in association with The Bishop’s Castle and Area Heritage Forum.
For more information, a programme of the day’s events and a booking form, please follow the link below.
Where
The Community College
Brampton Road
Bishop’s Castle
Shropshire
SY9 5AY
England
Admission
with lunch £15 ea; without lunch £10 ea.
Website
https://www.shropshirearchives.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/2017-Bishops-Castle-History-Day.pdf
Shropshire Archives
Castle Gates
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY1 2AQ
England
Website
Mary McKenzie's email
mary.mckenzie@shropshire.gov.uk
general archives email
Telephone
general public number
0345 678 9096
Mary McKenzie, County Archivist
01743 255356
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