Posts by Month: July 2022

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Blog: Shrewsbury Castle dig diary: Day 10 – 27 July 2022

29/07/2022
Collection of finds from the lower motte trenches. Mainly animal bone and pottery. Photo by Claire McManmon

Today was the last day for the public to view the trenches before they are filled tomorrow. There were several tasks and…

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Blog: Shrewsbury Castle dig diary: Day 9 – 26 July 2022

29/07/2022
Beatrice using the Dumpy Level to take measurements with the help of Terri. Picture by Dr Morn Capper

The Plan for day 9 was to continue with the Profile Plan of trench 4, showing the change in gradient within the…

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Blog: Shrewsbury Castle dig diary: Day 8 – 25 July 2022

29/07/2022
Lucy (left) and Beatrice (right) drawing our essential plan. Image courtesy of Demi Jefferies

Monday was a busy day at the Castle, but the unpredictable weather did not put a stop to the day! We were…

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The Queen’s Baton Relay community events leave lasting legacy in Shropshire

29/07/2022
The Queen's Baton Relay event at The Quarry, Shrewsbury - crowd shot

Lezley Picton, Leader of Shropshire Council, has hailed the success of community events staged in Shrewsbury and Bridgnorth to celebrate The Queen’s…

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News from our partners: Letting agents reminded of their duties ahead of regional project checking compliance

28/07/2022

News from our partners Central England Trading Standards Authorities group Letting agents failing to comply with the law on protecting tenants’ and…

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Readers invited to ‘travel the globe’ with Shropshire Council libraries

28/07/2022
The Big Jubilee Read infographic

The team at Shropshire Council’s libraries service has joined with BBC Arts and The Reading Agency to offer an adult reading challenge…

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Funding boost for award-winning Stanmore Country Park

27/07/2022
Friends of Stanmore Country Park near Bridgnorth

The Green Flag award-winning Stanmore Country Park has been granted more than £72,000 from Severn Trent’s Community Fund and Shropshire Council to…

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Exhibitors signing up to be part of Shropshire’s first sustainability festival

27/07/2022
Shropshire Goes Green logo

More than 30 companies have signed up to take part in Shropshire Goes Green, Shropshire Council’s first sustainability festival being held in…

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Roadmasters ready to tackle potholes on Shropshire’s rural roads in August

27/07/2022
A roamaster repairing a road

Shropshire Council’s two Roadmaster vehicles will be tackling potholes on rural roads in north and central Shropshire next month [August 2022] as…

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The Quarry Pool, Shrewsbury – statement Tues 26 July pm

26/07/2022

During a routine inspection by the operators, we became aware that roof panelling has come loose over the main pool at The…

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