Summer Programme 2025

Saturday 12th April – Whittington Castle. Join us for an amble around this picturesque Norman castle, first recorded in 1138. It served as a Marcher stronghold and a lordly residence and is believed to have a connection with the Holy Grail! Paul Sutton will provide some insights into the castle’s fascinating history. Meet at 2.30pm at the main entrance to Whittington Castle, SY11 4DF

Saturday 7th June – Ludlow Castle. May’s postponed visit to Ludlow castle has been rescheduled for Saturday 7th June.  SAHS Chairman and archaeologist  Roger White will lead this tour around Ludlow castle.  Built after the Norman Conquest, the castle became home to the Council of Wales in the later Middle Ages, was the residence of the boy-king Edward V, and was besieged during the Civil War.  After a walk around the castle Roger will then lead the tour along the river to Whitcliffe for great views of the town and to see the important geological history of the area as well. It is expected that the tour will last approximately 2 hours. Entrance fee to the castle is £9 per person. Meet at 2.30pm at the main entrance to Ludlow Castle, Ludlow, SY8 1AY.

Sunday 22nd June – Saints and Sinners- A historic walk with two Nigels from the St Mary`s Church to the depths of Mardol. Starting at St Mary`s Church walking to Mardol examining some of the Saints and Sinners in the history of the locality. Led by Dr Nigel Baker and Nigel Hinton, this tour includes many adult themes including regicide, a murder mystery, exploitation, and Shrewsbury`s red light districts. The tour will also explore some of the lesser well known good people of the Town. The walk will last about 90 minutes depending on the expected input from other knowledgeable local participants. Meet at 5pm in front of St Mary’s Church

Saturday 12th July – Ironbridge historical walk. Starting from the Iron Bridge Toll House, Roger White will lead a walk along the river to Jackfield, the recently conserved Bedlam Furnace and then back to the bridge. Along the way Roger will explain points of historical, archaeological and geological interest.  It is expected that the walk will take around two hours. Meet at the Iron Bridge Toll House at 2pm. Parking is available at the Ironbridge Car Park (Broseley side of the river) or at other car parks in town. Alternatively, the No 96 bus from Shrewsbury/Telford stops at the Museum of the Gorge from where it is an easy walk to the Toll House  https://newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/Service-96-Monday-to-Saturday.pdf .  

Saturday 20th September 2025 – AGM 2.00pm at The Gateway, Chester St, Shrewsbury, SY1 1NB.  Full details with the Autumn Newsletter and AGM papers. The AGM will be followed at 2:30pm by our Annual Lecture: ‘Writing in the March of Wales: Medieval Literature on the Wales/Shropshire Border’ given by Dr Helen Fulton. Again full details will appear in the Autumn Newsletter and AGM papers.


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