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All the United Kingdom England Shrewsbury

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Shrewsbury

4 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Shrewsbury, England

Updated November 12, 2024
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The Dana Prison Entrance

Shrewsbury, England

Shrewsbury Prison

A prison with a more than 200-year history.

Shrewsbury, England

Charles Darwin Statue

Standing at the site of his former school, this sculpture celebrates Darwin's groundbreaking contributions to science and his deep connection to his birthplace.
The display case for Admiral Benbow’s Key and a plauqe commemorating the creation of the display in 2006.

Shrewsbury, England

Admiral Benbow’s Key

A famed admiral left behind this 17th-century house key when he joined the British Navy.
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Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings.

Shrewsbury, England

Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings

One of the techniques used to construct this 1797 mill was later incorporated into modern skyscrapers.
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Hawkstone Park

Weston, England

Hawkstone Park

Created hundreds of years ago, the magical follies and landscapes at this park were almost lost to time before being restored.
10 miles from Shrewsbury
The memorial stone and St Margaret’s Church in the background.

Ratlinghope, England

Grave of the Last Sin-Eater

A quiet country churchyard holds a monument to the last known sin-eater in England.
11 miles from Shrewsbury
Toll gate - Table of tolls

Ironbridge, England

The Iron Bridge

This bridge is the first to be made entirely from iron, but designed like it was still made of wood.
12 miles from Shrewsbury
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