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Steve Woods<p>From The Grauniad letters page.</p><p>"Five years ago, a petition on the subject was signed by 9,000 people. The council responded by keeping the statue and taking three years to produce a small interpretation board. The people of Shrewsbury do not want to be associated with this “unstable sociopath” (as William Dalrymple called him), and look forward to Debbonaire’s support for its removal."</p><p>When I was a schoolboy in <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/MarketDrayton" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MarketDrayton</span></a>, Clive was lauded as a local boy made good.</p><p>How we were misled.</p><p><a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Shrewsbury" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Shrewsbury</span></a> <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Shropshire" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Shropshire</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/aug/18/clive-of-india-isnt-welcome-in-shrewsbury-either" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">theguardian.com/world/2025/aug</span><span class="invisible">/18/clive-of-india-isnt-welcome-in-shrewsbury-either</span></a></p>
Steve Woods<p>"Fred Davies and his coracle were as synonymous with matchdays at the old Meadow as hot pies and Bovril."</p><p><a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Shrewsbury" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Shrewsbury</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://www.shropshirestar.com/entertainment/shrewsbury-entertainment/2025/08/18/coracle-race-in-memory-of-football-fetcher-fred-davies-near-old-shrewsbury-town-stadium/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">shropshirestar.com/entertainme</span><span class="invisible">nt/shrewsbury-entertainment/2025/08/18/coracle-race-in-memory-of-football-fetcher-fred-davies-near-old-shrewsbury-town-stadium/</span></a></p>
Steve Woods<p>"Lord Hill’s Column, a prominent focal point within Shropshire, was constructed between 1814 and 1816 and was granted Grade II* Listing in 1953. It holds the distinction of being the tallest free-standing Doric column in England."</p><p><a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Shrewsbury" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Shrewsbury</span></a> <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Shropshire" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Shropshire</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://www.shropshirelive.com/news/2025/07/28/lord-hill-statue-on-shrewsburys-column-to-undergo-essential-repairs/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">shropshirelive.com/news/2025/0</span><span class="invisible">7/28/lord-hill-statue-on-shrewsburys-column-to-undergo-essential-repairs/</span></a></p>
Emily Hare<p>If anyone is in Shrewsbury this weekend, come visit me at my table at the Shrewsbury Comicon! It's in St Mary's Church (and the Darwin centre). I'm table 7 in the church! Come and say hi! I'll have my books on sale there 😀 <a class="hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://bsky.app/search?q=%23shrewsbury" target="_blank">#shrewsbury</a> <a class="hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://bsky.app/search?q=%23shrewsburycomicon" target="_blank">#shrewsburycomicon</a> <a class="hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://bsky.app/search?q=%23illustration" target="_blank">#illustration</a> <a class="hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://bsky.app/search?q=%23comic" target="_blank">#comic</a> <a class="hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://bsky.app/search?q=%23artist" target="_blank">#artist</a> <a class="hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://bsky.app/search?q=%23artbook" target="_blank">#artbook</a></p>
Jon Hancock<p>Well… bum.</p><p>Tina and I have had to cancel our tickets to Shrewkfest, the ukulele festival taking place near Shrewsbury at the beginning of August. Great acts, camping, friends, workshops, music… but medical issues have arisen and we simply can't make it this time.</p><p>They're kindly refunding the entry and workshop ticket prices—very fair considering how close we are to the start date—but unless someone else books the "glamping" tent (with proper beds!) that we paid for I'll have to take the hit for that.</p><p>Should you be in the mood for a short break in the Shropshire countryside then that tent is available to book! Full details, photos, dates, price and number to call at the other end of this link:</p><p><a href="https://www.shroprock.co.uk/shrewkfest" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="">shroprock.co.uk/shrewkfest</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p><p><a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/Ukulele" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Ukulele</span></a> <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/Shrewkfest" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Shrewkfest</span></a> <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/Festivals" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Festivals</span></a> <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/Shrewsbury" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Shrewsbury</span></a> <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/Shropshire" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Shropshire</span></a> <a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/Camping" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Camping</span></a></p>
ClearSkyImaging<p>I was sitting on the platform at Shrewsbury Station this afternoon, wondering whether or not this train stopped at Ludlow...<br>No destinations were displayed, but a lot of other stuff...</p><p>FW revision?<br>Display resolution?<br>IP Address?<br>MAC Address?</p><p><a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/Train" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Train</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/TrainTravel" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>TrainTravel</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/Railways" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Railways</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/Destinations" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Destinations</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/Bug" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Bug</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/Crash" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Crash</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/TransportForWales" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>TransportForWales</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/Shrewsbury" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Shrewsbury</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/Shropshire" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Shropshire</span></a></p>
Dining & Cooking<p>See inside Shrewsbury’s new Mediterranean tapas and wine bar with a stunning courtyard and an ‘intimate’ atmosphere <a href="https://www.diningandcooking.com/2112113/see-inside-shrewsburys-new-mediterranean-tapas-and-wine-bar-with-a-stunning-courtyard-and-an-intimate-atmosphere-2/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">diningandcooking.com/2112113/s</span><span class="invisible">ee-inside-shrewsburys-new-mediterranean-tapas-and-wine-bar-with-a-stunning-courtyard-and-an-intimate-atmosphere-2/</span></a> <a href="https://vive.im/tags/business" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>business</span></a> <a href="https://vive.im/tags/DiningOut" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DiningOut</span></a> <a href="https://vive.im/tags/entertainment" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>entertainment</span></a> <a href="https://vive.im/tags/FoodAndDrink" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FoodAndDrink</span></a> <a href="https://vive.im/tags/LocalHubs" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LocalHubs</span></a> <a href="https://vive.im/tags/Mediterranean" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Mediterranean</span></a> <a href="https://vive.im/tags/MediterraneanWine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MediterraneanWine</span></a> <a href="https://vive.im/tags/news" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>news</span></a> <a href="https://vive.im/tags/shrewsbury" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>shrewsbury</span></a> <a href="https://vive.im/tags/ShrewsburyEntertainment" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ShrewsburyEntertainment</span></a> <a href="https://vive.im/tags/Wine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Wine</span></a></p>
Dining & Cooking<p>See inside Shrewsbury’s new Mediterranean tapas and wine bar with a stunning courtyard and an ‘intimate’ atmosphere <a href="https://www.diningandcooking.com/2111725/see-inside-shrewsburys-new-mediterranean-tapas-and-wine-bar-with-a-stunning-courtyard-and-an-intimate-atmosphere/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">diningandcooking.com/2111725/s</span><span class="invisible">ee-inside-shrewsburys-new-mediterranean-tapas-and-wine-bar-with-a-stunning-courtyard-and-an-intimate-atmosphere/</span></a> <a href="https://vive.im/tags/business" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>business</span></a> <a href="https://vive.im/tags/DiningOut" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DiningOut</span></a> <a href="https://vive.im/tags/entertainment" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>entertainment</span></a> <a href="https://vive.im/tags/FoodAndDrink" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FoodAndDrink</span></a> <a href="https://vive.im/tags/LocalHubs" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LocalHubs</span></a> <a href="https://vive.im/tags/Mediterranean" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Mediterranean</span></a> <a href="https://vive.im/tags/MediterraneanWine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MediterraneanWine</span></a> <a href="https://vive.im/tags/news" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>news</span></a> <a href="https://vive.im/tags/shrewsbury" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>shrewsbury</span></a> <a href="https://vive.im/tags/ShrewsburyEntertainment" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ShrewsburyEntertainment</span></a> <a href="https://vive.im/tags/Wine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Wine</span></a></p>
Ioan<p>Fantastic shot of our boy during the National Cross Country Series—what a course!</p><p>The racing continues this weekend!<br />🚵‍♂️ Saturday 10 May – Back on the MTB at Alyn Waters, Wrexham for Round 3 of the North Wales Go-Ride Series.</p><p>🚴‍♂️ Sunday – Onto the tarmac for West Midlands Youth Circuit Series at Shrewsbury Sports Village, organised by Newport CC.</p><p>Let’s go racing! 💪🔥</p><p><a href="https://toot.wales/tags/NationalXCSeries" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>NationalXCSeries</span></a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/YouthCycling" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>YouthCycling</span></a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/GrassrootsRacing" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>GrassrootsRacing</span></a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/MTB" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>MTB</span></a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/RoadRacing" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>RoadRacing</span></a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/WrexhamCyclingClub" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>WrexhamCyclingClub</span></a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/BritishCycling" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>BritishCycling</span></a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/shrewsbury" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>shrewsbury</span></a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/BikeTooter" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>BikeTooter</span></a></p>
Emily Hare<p>Anyone in <a class="hashtag" href="https://bsky.app/search?q=%23shrewsbury" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#shrewsbury</a> tomorrow? <a class="mention" href="https://bsky.brid.gy/ap/did:plc:cfepyc2qkkfmvt4k4fljmxdq" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@mattdixonart.bsky.social</a> and I will have our books and various other goodies available at the Shrewsbury Market! Come along and say hi if you're about. We'll be in the most glam spot ever, outside the loos! <a class="hashtag" href="https://bsky.app/search?q=%23shrewsburymarket" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#shrewsburymarket</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://bsky.app/search?q=%23art" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#art</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://bsky.app/search?q=%23artists" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#artists</a></p>
Paul Belford<p>Photogrammetry of Lord Hill&#39;s Column, Shrewsbury.</p><p>Survey to help Shropshire Council conserve this iconic monument. The column was built in 1814-16. It is taller than Nelson&#39;s column.</p><p>You can see our 3D models of Lord Hill&#39;s column on Sketchfab.</p><p>Complete column: <a href="https://skfb.ly/p9JSW" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">skfb.ly/p9JSW</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p><p>Detail of the statue: <a href="https://skfb.ly/p9JSX" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">skfb.ly/p9JSX</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p><p>More information on our website.</p><p><a href="https://toot.wales/tags/archaeology" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>archaeology</span></a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/culturalheritage" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>culturalheritage</span></a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/monument" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>monument</span></a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/column" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>column</span></a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/photogrammetry" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>photogrammetry</span></a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/3Dmodel" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>3Dmodel</span></a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/heritage" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>heritage</span></a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/militaryhistory" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>militaryhistory</span></a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/shrewsbury" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>shrewsbury</span></a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/shropshire" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>shropshire</span></a></p>
Steve Woods<p>Meters are counting devices; metres are units of measurement.</p><p><a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/BadEnglish" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BadEnglish</span></a> <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/BadJournalism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BadJournalism</span></a> <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Shropshire" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Shropshire</span></a> <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Shrewsbury" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Shrewsbury</span></a></p><p><a href="https://www.shropshirelive.com/news/2025/03/05/shrewsbury-regatta-to-return-this-may/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">shropshirelive.com/news/2025/0</span><span class="invisible">3/05/shrewsbury-regatta-to-return-this-may/</span></a></p>
Steve Woods<p>"The Shirehall represents more than any other building Shropshire’s progressive contribution to the built environment in the 1960s. It reflects the boldness of the age, the freedom of expression and the desire to be imaginative."</p><p><a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Shropshire" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Shropshire</span></a> <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Shrewsbury" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Shrewsbury</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/local-hubs/shrewsbury/2025/03/04/campaigners-criticise-council-for-long-term-neglect-of-shrewsburys-modernist-monument-shirehall/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">shropshirestar.com/news/local-</span><span class="invisible">hubs/shrewsbury/2025/03/04/campaigners-criticise-council-for-long-term-neglect-of-shrewsburys-modernist-monument-shirehall/</span></a></p>
Hywel Mallett<p><span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://mas.to/@helenclayton" class="u-url mention">@<span>helenclayton</span></a></span> <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://toot.wales/@sheepnik" class="u-url mention">@<span>sheepnik</span></a></span> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Shrewsbury" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Shrewsbury</span></a> is nice!</p>
Steve Woods<p>"By greenlighting the North West Relief Road and abandoning the promise made to residents back in 2019, Shropshire Tories are proving they do not care about us, our children, or their future. They should simply rip up their climate emergency declaration and tell residents they’ve given up." </p><p><a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Shropshire" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Shropshire</span></a> <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Shrewsbury" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Shrewsbury</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://www.shropshirelive.com/news/2025/02/27/extinction-rebellion-shrewsbury-to-hold-a-funeral-for-the-future-ahead-of-council-meeting/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">shropshirelive.com/news/2025/0</span><span class="invisible">2/27/extinction-rebellion-shrewsbury-to-hold-a-funeral-for-the-future-ahead-of-council-meeting/</span></a></p>
Steve Woods<p>Intruders smash historic doors in raid on <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Shrewsbury" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Shrewsbury</span></a> Abbey.</p><p><a href="https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/2025/02/14/damage-will-cost-thousands-to-repair-after-centuries-old-doors-smashed-in-shrewsbury-abbey-burglary/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">shropshirestar.com/news/2025/0</span><span class="invisible">2/14/damage-will-cost-thousands-to-repair-after-centuries-old-doors-smashed-in-shrewsbury-abbey-burglary/</span></a></p>
jdmccafferty<p>13 Feb 1608: d. Elizabeth Talbot, Countess of <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/Shrewsbury" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Shrewsbury</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/otd" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>otd</span></a> 'Bess of Hardwick'. When she expired she was one of the richest people in <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/England" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>England</span></a> (National Trust images)</p>
Ioan<p><span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://mastodon.social/@cyclingelectric" class="u-url mention">@<span>cyclingelectric</span></a></span> we&#39;d love to have a demo day at our track in <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/shrewsbury" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>shrewsbury</span></a>!</p>
Steve Woods<p>From our dodgy dealings at Shirehall correspondent.</p><p>'Excerpts' of unpublished business case provided to organisations to support the North West Relief Road.</p><p><a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Shrewsbury" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Shrewsbury</span></a> <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Shropshire" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Shropshire</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/2025/01/23/excerpts-of-unpublished-business-case-provided-to-organisations-to-support-the-north-west-relief-road/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">shropshirestar.com/news/2025/0</span><span class="invisible">1/23/excerpts-of-unpublished-business-case-provided-to-organisations-to-support-the-north-west-relief-road/</span></a></p>
Steve Woods<p><span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://lgbtqia.space/@alexadeswift" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>alexadeswift</span></a></span> If you go somewhere like <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Shrewsbury" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Shrewsbury</span></a>, you will soon notice the majority of buildings in the town centre are still on the medieval plots (all 15ft wide).</p><p>The survival of layouts can depend on other factors, like not suffering fires when most buildings were made of wood and thatched. :)</p><p>PS: Shrewsbury also has some fine Georgian and Victorian buildings in addition to its wealth of medieval half-timbered ones.</p>
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