Come along and meet local enthusiasts and experts, to learn more and to share your own knowledge and experience.
When?
Saturday 29 September 10.30am-4pm
Where?
Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury
Cost?
Free
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This year the day will celebrate the success of the Volunteering for Shropshire's Heritage project with displays, talks and demonstrations highlighting the wonderful variety of Shropshire's outstanding archive and museum collections. These range from fossils and Roman treasures to medieval documents, listing the inhabitants of Shrewsbury over 600 years ago, and photographs from the beginning of photography 150 years ago to today's digital images.
Come and enjoy Shropshire's heritage.
At 11am: talk by archaeologist and author Nigel Baker
'All the answers? Medieval Shrewsbury from archives and from archaeology'
Throughout the day...
- displays and talks from local history and heritage groups
- opportunities to find out more about volunteering at Archives and Museums
- advice and support from Archives and Museum professionals
- sandwiches and light refreshments available
- free parking
All welcome. Fully accessible facilities and a hearing loop is fitted.