Heritage

The scene following the collapsed frontage.

Safety concerns after collapse at historic Whitchurch property

Gregory Ebbs was 'surprised' when he discovered a set of correspondence from Napoleon's generals

Gregory Ebbs was 'surprised' when he discovered a set of correspondence from Napoleon's generals

Whitchurch antiques dealer 'surprised' after stumbling across Napoleonic letters

Soulton Hall was the inspiration behind As You Like It.

Soulton Hall was the inspiration behind As You Like It.

Shropshire council unites to back county's historic connection to Shakespeare

Various items were saved from the skip at the Pauls Moss development.

Various items were saved from the skip at the Pauls Moss development.

Mahogany panelling and marble fireplace saved from skip at Pauls Moss

Meta thought to have 'wiped' page of Shropshire hall with links to Shakespeare

Soulton Hall, Shropshire.

Soulton Hall, Shropshire.

Historic Tudor site formally recognised in government papers

Children planting the tree.

Children planting the tree.

Whitchurch pupils plant 21st tree for Shropshire memorial orchard

Major breach on the Llangollen Canal near Whitchurch

Major breach on the Llangollen Canal near Whitchurch

Whitchurch canal repairs likely to cost 'several million pounds'

The scene in Whitchurch, Shropshire, where emergency services have declared a major incident after receiving reports of a sinkhole causing large volumes of water to escape onto land in the Chemistry area of Whitchurch.

The scene in Whitchurch, Shropshire, where emergency services have declared a major incident after receiving reports of a sinkhole causing large volumes of water to escape onto land in the Chemistry area of Whitchurch.

Letter: Tax payer should not foot the bill for fixing Britain's crumbling canals

The 2024 parade for Whitchurch's Remembrance Day commemorations.

The 2024 parade for Whitchurch's Remembrance Day commemorations.

North Shropshire communities ready to come together for Remembrance Sunday

The Polish Camp in Penley.

The Polish Camp in Penley.

Preserving Penley’s Polish heritage with National Lottery grant

Then-Mayor Pauline Dee minutes before the Domesday Festival plaque unveiling ceremony, Saturday 3rd May 1986. Pic by family friend Mike Buttery.

Then-Mayor Pauline Dee minutes before the Domesday Festival plaque unveiling ceremony, Saturday 3rd May 1986. Pic by family friend Mike Buttery.

IN PICTURES: Exhibition to look back at key landmark in Wem's history

The envelope found 99 years later.

The envelope found 99 years later.

Mystery of discovered letter with Whitchurch address dated 99 years ago

Whitchurch residents are urged to get involved

Whitchurch residents are urged to get involved

Campaigners aim to breathe new life into Whitchurch town centre

Duke from Tilstock CE Primary School with the fossil he found during forest school.

Duke from Tilstock CE Primary School with the fossil he found during forest school.

Rock star Duke finds Ice Age fossil at Whitchurch primary school

Students in the college library.

Students in the college library.

The story of the Shropshire school which overcame fire and war tragedy

Malpas Yesteryear Rally under threat due to a lack of volunteers

Malpas Yesteryear Rally under threat due to a lack of volunteers

Popular rally could be under threat warn committee

The Battlefield Window

The Battlefield Window

Fundraising workshops to be held to save 600 year old stain glass window

The Battlefield Window, by John Thornton, at St Chad's in Prees.

The Battlefield Window, by John Thornton, at St Chad's in Prees.

Famous Battlefield Window dating back to Henry IV 'in danger of being lost'

The parade for Whitchurch's Remembrance Day commemorations.

The parade for Whitchurch's Remembrance Day commemorations.

Whitchurch and Wem public backs towns' Remembrance Sunday services

Oliver Richardson (middle) with Wem mayor Cllr David Parry (left) and Shropshire councillor Edward Towers.

Oliver Richardson (middle) with Wem mayor Cllr David Parry (left) and Shropshire councillor Edward Towers.

Oliver and John delighted to be named newest Wem Townsmen

(L-R): Volunteer Wendy Bamlet with Legion branch chairman Bob McBride, Lynn Howard and Ellesmere Poppy Appeal organiser Caroline Ford.

(L-R): Volunteer Wendy Bamlet with Legion branch chairman Bob McBride, Lynn Howard and Ellesmere Poppy Appeal organiser Caroline Ford.

Ellesmere Royal British Legion poppy selling boosted by new volunteers

The couple now live on a farm in Llannerch Banna with their son, Robin Llŷr

The couple now live on a farm in Llannerch Banna with their son, Robin Llŷr

Musician achieves dream of learning Welsh and living in Wales

Hall with links to Shakespeare and the Tudors holding special heritage tours

Hall with links to Shakespeare and the Tudors holding special heritage tours

Hall with links to Shakespeare and the Tudors holding special heritage tours

The spitfire passing over Marbury Merry Days.

The spitfire passing over Marbury Merry Days.

Whitchurch son of Polish Spitfire pilot's emotional response to plane's flypast

The White Horse in Wem.

The White Horse in Wem.

Wem White Horse pub is of 'great importance' says Civic survery

The White Horse Hotel, Wem, set to be renovated by Shropshire Council (Google)

The White Horse Hotel, Wem, set to be renovated by Shropshire Council (Google)

Experts brought in to plan new future for Wem's historic White Horse hotel

The brooch found in north Shropshire.

The brooch found in north Shropshire.

Amazing centuries-old gold brooch dug up in fields of north Shropshire

The Red Lion in Ellesmere.

The Red Lion in Ellesmere.

Popular historic Ellesmere pub The Red Lion applies for upgrade

The Grocott Heritage Centre in Prees.

The Grocott Heritage Centre in Prees.

Plans for Grocott Heritage Centre café submitted to Shropshire Council

The White horse Hotel in Wem.

The White horse Hotel in Wem.

'Give us a voice over White Horse Hotel', say stakeholders

The Narrowboat Inn will host the quiz.

The Narrowboat Inn will host the quiz.

Inland Waterways Association branch's fears over funding ahead of Whittington quiz

Jan Glaz and Rebecca Griffiths as a child on the site of the Polish Camp

Jan Glaz and Rebecca Griffiths as a child on the site of the Polish Camp

New project aims to highlight area's Second World War links to Poland

Rhian-Carys Jones (left) and Chris Barnes (right) will sign at the concert.

Rhian-Carys Jones (left) and Chris Barnes (right) will sign at the concert.

Shropshire Royal Legion Poppy Concert ready for Armistice Day show

Ellesmere's Brownies on their Remembrance Day.

Ellesmere's Brownies on their Remembrance Day.

Clubs and societies

Shropshire Brownie group's holds own 'Remembrance Day' event

Halls Fine Art’s Asian art specialist Alexander Clement with the Japanese cloisonne vase that sold for £11,000.

Halls Fine Art’s Asian art specialist Alexander Clement with the Japanese cloisonne vase that sold for £11,000.

Whitchurch couple sell 'Japanese master's vase' for £11,000 at auction

The bat pendant was part of the Whitchurch collection.

The bat pendant was part of the Whitchurch collection.

Whitchurch jewellery collection including diamond pendant sold for thousands

A late 19th century rose cut diamond, cats eye chrysoberyl, untested pearl and cabochon ruby set insect brooch valued at £200 to £300.

A late 19th century rose cut diamond, cats eye chrysoberyl, untested pearl and cabochon ruby set insect brooch valued at £200 to £300.

Whitchurch collector's jewellery set to go under the hammer at auction

Whitchurch Heritage Centre.

Whitchurch Heritage Centre.

Detectorists day to register finds to be held at Whitchurch Heritage Centre

The Yarn Bombers in 'incognito' form with Mandy Thorn

The Yarn Bombers in 'incognito' form with Mandy Thorn

Clubs and societies

Secret yarn bombers awarded - but keep their identities safe behind wool beards!

The silver whistles from arounf 1500-1700 found in the Whitchurch rural area.

The silver whistles from arounf 1500-1700 found in the Whitchurch rural area.

Silver whistle found in Whitchurch area is declared treasure

St Alkmund's will be one of the sites open next weekend.

St Alkmund's will be one of the sites open next weekend.

Whitchurch's historical sites to open as part of national weekend

Doddington Lodge

Doddington Lodge

Plans re-submitted for Whitchurch hotel conversion into homes

The development will see housing and health services come together on one site.

The development will see housing and health services come together on one site.

Whitchurch Council calls for ideas for items to put in Pauls Moss time capsule

Montgomery canal towpath

Montgomery canal towpath

Here's why a barrel of ale was recently carried through Whitchurch on a narrowboat

The White Horse in Wem.

The White Horse in Wem.

Got £50,000? You can start the restoration of a famous Wem pub!

Professor Norma Raynes, is pictured with her twingranddaughters Jorgina and Sofia Varle-Raynes and then Whitchurch market manager Zoe Dean. .

Professor Norma Raynes, is pictured with her twingranddaughters Jorgina and Sofia Varle-Raynes and then Whitchurch market manager Zoe Dean. .

'Shocked and overwhelmed': Whitchurch's Norma on OBE King's birthday honour

Tony Seddon is part of the National Traction Engine Trust (NTET) in Bronington.

Tony Seddon is part of the National Traction Engine Trust (NTET) in Bronington.

Organisation near Whitchurch is preserving historic road steam engines

This is what £850,000 can buy you north of Whitchurch

The post-medieval dress hook was found near Wem.

The post-medieval dress hook was found near Wem.

Incredible late medieval dress hook discovered in field near Wem

The award-winning Combermere Abbey.

The award-winning Combermere Abbey.

Popular venue near Whitchurch picks up hospitality award

The fair will take place on Saturday, May 13 and Sunday, May 14.

The fair will take place on Saturday, May 13 and Sunday, May 14.

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Battle of Britain fly past coming to popular two-day festival near Whitchurch

Historic parkland will be explored when group hosts its next meeting

Historic parkland will be explored when group hosts its next meeting

Clubs and societies

Historic parkland will be explored when group hosts its next meeting

HMS Bronington was briefly commanded by King Charles

HMS Bronington was briefly commanded by King Charles

Campaigners hoping to rescue warship receive recognition from King Charles