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During this difficult time, Shropshire’s attractions are temporarily closed, and most people are spending a lot more time than usual at home. With this in mind, here’s how you can experience some of Shropshire’s historical sites from the comfort of your sofa…

Bedlam Furnaces

Bedlam Furnaces, one of the most important industrial monuments in the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site, has been taken off Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Register, thanks to the construction of a protective canopy by the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, with the support of Historic England and the Ironbridge (Telford) Heritage Foundation. Bedlam Furnaces are of international significance as they were amongst the first in the country to be built specifically to smelt iron with coke and research suggests that much of the ironwork for the Iron Bridge was cast there. Now they are believed to be the last furnaces of their type that remain largely intact. Explore the site here.

The Bates and Hunt Chemist in Blists Hill Victorian Town

The Bates and Hunt chemist shop in Blists Hill is a reconstruction, which takes its name from a local shop trading during Victorian times. The chemist would have dispensed medicines, herbal remedies, household goods and toiletries. Walk through the chemist here.

Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings

Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings is proudly known as the “grandfather of all skyscrapers”, despite being only 5 storeys tall. The site comprises eight listed buildings, including the Main Mill, which when built in 1797, was the world’s first iron-framed building, paving the way for the modern skyscrapers that now burst through the skylines of our major commercial centres. It is one of the most important buildings of the industrial revolution. Walk through Shrewsbury flaxmill maltings.

Telford Steam Railway

The Telford Steam Railway is a heritage railway located at Horsehay, Telford in Shropshire, England, formed in 1976. Explore the steam railway here.

Sunny Croft

Originally built by a brewer on three acres of land and on a modest scale in 1879. The house was extended in 1899 to its present layout by Mary Jane Slaney, the widow of a wine and spirit merchant.

In 1910 it was bought by J. V. T. Lander and stayed with the Lander family until 1997 when it passed to the National Trust. Apart from minor cosmetic changes, including the introduction of electricity, little has changed since Mary Jane Slaney extended the house.

The Landers have left a lasting legacy to Sunnycroft, they threw little away, allowing the life of an Edwardian house to envelope you as you walk in. Wonder through Sunnycroft here.

Winter sunrise from the Wrekin ❤️ 

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Embark on a journey through Ludlow's enchanting streets on a sunny Saturday market day! 🌞✨ 

Witness the lively atmosphere as local traders bring colors and flavors to the scene. Explore quaint independent shops, bask in the aromatic charm of cafes, and savor culinary delights at local restaurants. 

Ludlow's picturesque streets are a canvas of culture waiting to be explored! 🛍️🍽️ 

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"🏰✨ Dive into the heart of Shrewsbury's Castle Quarter – the epicenter of history and grandeur! 🏰 Home to four of the town's largest historic treasures – Shrewsbury Castle, Library, Prison, and Train Station. 

Did you know Shrewsbury Castle's foundations were laid in 1083 by the 1st Earl of Shrewsbury, Roger de Montgomery? 
Montgomery, a cousin of William the Conqueror, earned this castle and more as a thank-you for his aid during the Norman conquest.

From royal stronghold to a 16th-century transformation, Shrewsbury Castle has quite the story. Now, it stands majestically, housing the Shropshire Regimental Museum. 👑🏰 Ready to step into the pages of history?

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