Shrewsbury Collection (page 7)

Royal Salop Infirmary from English Bridge, Shrewsbury, c1920s. Creator: Unknown
Royal Salop Infirmary from English Bridge, Shrewsbury, c1920s. View of the hospital in the town of Shrewsbury, Shropshire

The Dingle, Shrewsbury, c1920s. Creator: Unknown
The Dingle, Shrewsbury, c1920s. Formal gardens in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. The area, a former stone quarry, was laid out as ornamental gardens and opened in 1879

Philip Sidney Memorial, the Schools, Shrewsbury, c1920s. Creator: Unknown
Philip Sidney Memorial, the Schools, Shrewsbury, c1920s. War memorial with sculpture of English poet, courtier, scholar, and soldier Sir Philip Sidney (1554-1586), at Shrewsbury School in Shropshire

Rear view of man walking Belmont Bank, Shrewsbury
Rear view of man walking Belmont Bank, a cobbled street in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, on a wet winter day Date: 2019

Market trader on mbile phone, Shrewsbury Indoor Market
A market trader in a butchers apron finds a quiet corner to make a phone call in the Indoor Market Hall, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Date: 2019

A signalman at work at Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England
A signalman at work in the 180 lever railway signal box at Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England Date: 1991

Welsh Bridge over the River Severn, Shrewsbury
The River Severn flows beneath the Welsh Bridge, in the centre of Shrewsbury, Shropshire Date: 1988

Quarry Park avenue of trees, Shrewsbury, Shropshire
The avenue of trees leading to the War Memorial in Quarry Park, Shrewsbury, Shropshire. The park is the site of The Shrewsbury Flower Show each summer Date: 1988

Path beside the River Severn, Quarry Park, Shrewsbury
A mother and child cycle beneath the avenue of summer trees beside the River Severn in Quarry Park, Shrewsbury. The path now forms part of National Cycle Route 81

Porthill Bridge over the River Severn, Shrewsbury, Shropshire. An elderly lady and the mother of a small child chat as they walk over the footbridge in the sunshine Date: 1988

Lady on Porthill footbridge, Shrewsbury
A lady in a large white hat walks over the Porthill footbridge across the River Severn in Shrewsbury. It was opened in 1923

The Lion, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Lion, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, 1936. The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury, Grade I listed, 16th century coaching inn, Charles Darwin caught the coach here to his voyage of discovery

Four Westland Whirlwinds of No. 2 Flying Training School?
Four Westland Whirlwinds of No.2 Flying Training School, RAF Shawbury, near Shrewsbury, make a final flight over their base on 17 December 1980

The Marriage of Richard Duke of York. (Brother to Edward V. ), 1478, (1821), (mid 19th century)
The Marriage of Richard Duke of York. (Brother to Edward V.), 1478, (1821), (mid 19th century). Engraving after a painting made in 1821, depicting the marriage of Richard of Shrewsbury

English Bridge, Shrewsbury, c1896. Artist: Valentine & Sons
English Bridge, Shrewsbury, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Death of Harry Hotspur (Sir Henry Percy), Shrewsbury, Shropshire, 1403 (1864). Artist
Death of Harry Hotspur (Sir Henry Percy), Shrewsbury, Shropshire, 1403 (1864). Together with his uncle, Thomas Percy, Hotspur (1364-1403)

Railway Queen, Mabel Kitson, June 1928
In 1927 15 year old Mabel Kitson became the Railway Queen. She represented all of the railway companies in Britain. Her father worked for the GWR as a signalman

The Kings Head, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, 1939. From Old Inns - Second Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, 1939]

Old Hall Hotel, Buxton, Derbyshire, 2010. Although the properties of its waters were known as far back as Roman times, the Peak District town of Buxton was first developed as a spa resort by

Shrewsbury, c20th Century. Artist: John Bartholomew
Shrewsbury, c20th Century. [John Bartholomew & Son, Edinburgh]

Shrewsbury School, 1923. Shrewsbury School, founded in 1552 by Royal Charter under King Edward VI. In 1571 the school was augmented by Queen Elizabeth I

Shrewsbury Castle, from the station yard, c1893, (1894). Artist: Charles George Harper
Shrewsbury Castle, from the station yard, c1893, (1894). An engraving of Shrewsbury Castle, Shrewsbury, Shropshire. From The Studio Volume 3. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1894]

The Queen Dowager of Edward IV parting with her son, the Duke of York, 1483 (1793)
Elizabeth Woodville, the Queen Dowager of Edward IV, parting with her son, the Duke of York, 1483 (1793). From Ashburtons History of England, by Charles Alfred Ashburton. [W. & J

Peverey, Shropshire, Sir Aston Webb. P. R. A. Architect, c1919
Peverey, Shropshire, Sir Aston Webb. P.R.A. Architect, c1919. The house was built from 1889-92 by Sir Aston Webb (1849?1930) for Sir Offley Wakeman, 3rd Baronet (1850?1929), local politician

Charles Talbot, 1st Duke of Shrewsbury (1660-1718), English statesman, c1685. (1914). Artist: Sir Godfrey Kneller
Charles Talbot, 1st Duke of Shrewsbury (1660-1718), English statesman, c1685. After an original oil painting by Sir Godfrey Kneller (1646-1723). From The Connoisseur Vol

Courtyard of the Unicorn Inn, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, 1924-1926. Artist: Herbert Felton
Courtyard of the Unicorn Inn, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, 1924-1926. Illustration from Hutchinsons Britain Beautiful, edited by Walter Hutchinson, volume IV, 1924-1926

The Princes in the Tower, 1897. Artist: Frances Brundage
The Princes in the Tower, 1897. From Royal Children of English History by Edith Nesbit, published by Raphael Tuck and Sons Ltd (London, Paris, New York, 1897)

Miniature of a manuscript offered by Talbot and Margaret of Anjou, 15th century (1882-1884). Artist: Charaire et fils
Miniature of a manuscript offered by Talbot and Margaret of Anjou, 15th century (1882-1884). Margaret of Anjou was Queen Consort of King Henry VI of England

High Street, Shrewsbury, 1825 (1893). From Hugh Owen and JB Blakeway s, History of Shrewsbury, 1825. An illustration from A Short History of the English People, by J R Green, illustrated edition

Castle Gate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, 1893. An illustration from A Short History of the English People, by John Richard Green, illustrated edition, Volume II, Macmillan and Co, London, New York, 1893

Henry VI presenting a sword to John Talbot, Earl of Salisbury, c1445, (1910). Henry presents a sword to John Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury

John Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury, presenting a book to Margaret of Anjou, c1445, (1910). John Talbot presents Margaret of Anjou with an illuminated book (The Shrewsbury Book)

Charles Talbot, 1st Duke of Shrewsbury, British politician, (1831). Artist: J Cochran
Charles Talbot, 1st Duke of Shrewsbury, British politician, (1831). Talbot (1660-1718) was a godson of King Charles II, after whom he was named, and was brought up as a Roman Catholic

Herald bearing a banner, c1445, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
Herald bearing a banner, c1445, (1843). Design after a manuscript page from The Shrewsbury Book. Illustration from Dresses

Daisy border, c1445, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
Daisy border, c1445, (1843). Design after a manuscript page in The Shrewsbury Book, a play on the name of Margaret of Anjou, (marguerite means daisy in French)

King Henry VI presenting a sword to the Earl of Shrewsbury, c1445, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
King Henry VI presenting a sword to the Earl of Shrewsbury, c1445, (1843). Henry presents a sword to John Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury

Banner of the arms of England and France, quartered, c1445, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
Banner of the arms of England and France, quartered, c1445, (1843). Design after a manuscript page in The Shrewsbury Book

The Earl of Shrewsbury presenting his book to Queen Margaret, c1445, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
John Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury, presenting his book to Queen Margaret, c1445, (1843). John Talbot presents Margaret of Anjou with an illuminated book (The Shrewsbury Book)

Initial letter D, c1445, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
Initial letter D, c1445, (1843). Design after a manuscript page in The Shrewsbury Book. Illustration from Dresses and Decorations of the Middle Ages from the Seventh to the Seventeenth Centuries

Sailing ship, 1445, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
Sailing ship, 1445, (1843). Copy of one of the illuminations of the Shrewsbury Book, (1445). Illustration from Dresses and Decorations of the Middle Ages from the Seventh to the Seventeenth

The Welch Bridge at Shrewsbury, Shropshire, 1776. Artist: B Green
The Welch Bridge at Shrewsbury, Shropshire, 1776. View of the Welsh Bridge over the River Severn

Battle of Castillon, 1453 (19th century). Artist: Charles Philippe Auguste Lariviere
Battle of Castillon, 1453 (19th century). A battle in the Hundred Years War in which the French and Breton army defeated the English under John Talbot, 1st Earl of Shrewsbury

Dee Viaduct, Vale of Llangollen, on the Shrewsbury, Wales and Chester Railway c1848. This viaduct was built between April 1846 and August 1848 at a cost of £ 76, 000

Trade catalogue of Martin, Hall and Co Ltd. Silversmiths, Electro Plate and Cutlery Manufacturers, Shrewsbury Works
Original at Sheffield Local Studies Library: 683.82 SSTQ

John Talbot, 1st Earl of Shrewsbury and 1st Earl of Waterford KG, 1384 / 1387 - 1453
John Talbot, 1st Earl of Shrewsbury and 1st Earl of Waterford KG, 1384/1387 - 1453. English military commander during Hundred Years War, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, Constable of France

Elizabeth Talbot, Countess Of Shrewsbury, C. 1521 - 1608, Known As Bess Of Hardwick. After A Contemporary Work

John Talbot 16Th Earl Of Shrewsbury 1791 To 1852 Engraved By J Morrison After O Oakley From The Book National Portrait Gallery Volume Iii Published C 1835

Plan Of The Battle Of Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England Fought July 21, 1403. From The National And Domestic History Of England By William Aubrey Published London Circa 1890

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Discover the rich history and picturesque charm of Shrewsbury, England. From the Gay Meadow Art at Shrewsbury Town to the iconic English Bridge, this town in Shropshire has a story to tell. Step back in time to the 1500s when Elizabeth Talbot, also known as Bess of Hardwick, reigned as Countess of Shrewsbury. Even cricket enthusiasts will find a connection here with the renowned England cricket team of 1885. The heart lies within The Square, where you can explore its vibrant shops and soak up the European atmosphere. Don't miss St. Chads Church in Quarry Park during winter snowfall; it's a sight straight out of a fairytale. Immerse yourself further into history by visiting The Old Market Hall and admiring the statue of Robert Clive in The Square. And let's not forget about education - Shrewsbury School has been shaping young minds since 1552. Whether you're strolling through its charming streets or delving into its past, there is something captivating about Shrewsbury that keeps visitors coming back for more. So come and experience this enchanting town that seamlessly blends tradition with modernity – it's like stepping into a living postcard from 1923.