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World War One blanket donated to RJAH
A patchwork quilt made by wounded soldiers in the original Dame Agnes Hunt Hospital in Baschurch during the WWI has been donated to the RJAH.
6 Sept 2017
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Archaeologists discover possible Anglo-Saxon church and mysterious ancient animal burials
Archaeologists have discovered what they think are the remains of an Anglo-Saxon church and ancient pagan animal burials in Shrewsbury.
10 Feb 2017
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Archaeological remains shed new light on Roman Whitchurch
Archaeologists have unearthed important new evidence of life in Roman Whitchurch, including pottery and leather children’s shoes.
16 Nov 2016
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Legal expert makes fact-finding visit to threatened Old Oswestry hillfort
A specialist planning lawyer has met with campaigners to discuss the prospect of legal action against development affecting the setting of Old Oswestry hillfort.
28 Jul 2015
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Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery celebrates one year at former Music Hall
Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery is celebrating a year since it opened in its new home at the former Music Hall and 13th century Vaughan’s Mansion.
1 Apr 2015
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Winston Churchill letter sells for £800 at Shrewsbury auction
A letter signed by Sir Winston Churchill sold for £800 at a militaria auction in Shrewsbury yesterday.
12 Feb 2015
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First World War aircraft to arrive at RAF Museum Cosford
Three iconic First World War aircraft will arrive at RAF Museum Cosford this afternoon as part of a new exhibition.
15 Jul 2014
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Online records reveal over 360 years of Shropshire history
UK family history website findmypast.co.uk has today published records held by the Shropshire Archives as the latest instalment of their promise to launch 100 record sets in 100 days.
26 Apr 2014
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Residents to get invoved in Hinkshay Road archaeological dig
Residents in Telford are being offered the chance to get involved in an archaeological dig which starts today and is being run by staff from Telford Town Park and Nexus Heritage.
24 Oct 2013
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Experts begin rescue of last WWII Dornier Do 17 bomber
Experts from the RAF Museum conservation centre at Cosford are part of a ground-breaking operation to raise from the English Channel the last surviving Dornier Do 17.
3 May 2013
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Shrewsbury Roman Hoard returns to Shropshire
The largest coin hoard ever discovered in Shropshire has returned to the county, thanks to grant aid given by the Headley Trust, the Victoria & Albert Museum Purchase Grant Fund, and The Association for Roman Archaeology.
4 Mar 2013
