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How to spend 48 hours in Ironbridge

Ironbridge Gorge is wonderfully scenic and peaceful now, with the River Severn flowing past thickly-wooded banks. But in past centuries this area couldn’t have been more different. It was heavily mined and quarried for coal, iron ore, limestone and clay from the 1500s, with furnaces and foundries, factories and workshops appearing from the 1700s.  In […]

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RAF Museum secures investment from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for Midlands development programme

The Royal Air Force Museum is delighted to announce it has been awarded investment from The National Lottery Heritage Lottery Fund for its Inspiring Everyone: RAF Museum Midlands Development Programme. This ambitious project will deliver a major regional engagement programme, alongside a site transformation. An immersive exhibition will explore today’s RAF, a new Learning Centre will […]

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Coalport China Museum, High Street, Coalport, TF8 7HT
Feb 18th 2023 11:00am - Feb 26th 3:00pm

Flights of Fancy at Coalport China Museum

Join us at Coalport China Museum this February Half Term as we model a variety of creatures from air dry clay! Our talented demonstrators will be on hand to help […]

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Stunning 3,000-year-old gold pendant to go on public display for the first time

Stunning 3,000-year-old gold pendant to go on public display for the first time   Rare 3,000-year-old sun pendant to be displayed to the public for the first time at Shropshire Council’s Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery as part of the British Museum’s National Programmes. Shrewsbury Museum will also be fundraising to acquire other finds close […]

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 The Museum of the Gorge in Ironbridge reopens

The Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust is pleased to announce that the Museum of the Gorge in Ironbridge is now open following essential conservation work. Visitors to the museum, a former warehouse used to transport goods by river during the Industrial Revolution, are able to see the building’s architecture, enjoy new displays and learn more about […]

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Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust celebrates 150th anniversary of Jackfield Craven Dunnill Tile factory

Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust celebrates 150th anniversary of Jackfield Craven Dunnill Tile factory with £1.50 entry to Jackfield Tile Museum Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 February   Sunday 25 February 2024 marks the 150th anniversary of the opening of the Craven Dunnill tile factory, now Jackfield Tile Museum. To celebrate, the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust is hosting […]

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The Engine Shop - Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron Complex
Jul 19th 2023 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Sir Neil Cossons: The Foundation and Early Days of Blists Hill Open Air Museum

As part of the 50th anniversary celebrations of the opening of Blists Hill Victorian Town, Sir Neil Cossons, the first director of the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust (1971 – 1983) and Britain’s […]

Coalport China Museum
Feb 10th 2024 10:00am - Feb 18th 4:00pm

Cosmic Clay Workshops

Coalport China Museum will host a series of drop-in workshops for kids this February half-term where they will be able to make clay stars and planets using air dry clay. They will take their […]

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CRACKING PROGRAMME OF EASTER EVENTS IN IRONBRIDGE

Visitors to the Ironbridge Gorge will be in for a treat throughout the Easter break as The Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust lays on a series of fun family Easter themed events.   The Easter festivities begin on Saturday 1 April with a very special celebration day for Blists Hill’s 50th anniversary. Opening on the 1 […]

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May half term fun in the Ironbridge Valley of Invention

Meet the real grafters of the Gorge – May half term fun in the Ironbridge Valley of Invention Take a trip back to a time when the spectacular Ironbridge Gorge was dirty and downright dangerous for the everyday workers at the heart of the Industrial Revolution.   Visitors to the Ironbridge Gorge Museums can explore the gritty […]

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Have an Eggstraordinary Easter at Ironbridge Valley of Invention March-April 2024

 This Easter, Ironbridge Valley of Invention will host an array of eggstraordinary events for families. From Victorian egg dancing to protecting egghead eggstronauts from a messy end to creating Easter Bunny-inspired artwork, there’s something for the whole family to enjoy. The Darby Houses, Broseley Pipeworks and the Tar Tunnel will also reopen for the first time […]

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Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery, The Square
Apr 6th 2023 7:00pm - 10:00pm

Museum Late - DJ, Light Show & Drinks at the Museum!

Stellar Space DJ, Cosmic Bar & Light Show at The Moon Exhibition Kick off Easter Bank Holiday weekend with an evening of cosmic culture at Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery. […]

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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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