Museums · North West England
Whitchurch, Shropshire
Also known as: Yr Eglwys Wen
In or near Grindley Brook.
Whitchurch, Shropshire — a museum in wales-north, United Kingdom.
Gordon Griffiths — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Whitchurch · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Whitchurch, Shropshire is a museum in wales-north, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
Whitchurch is a historic town with approximately 200 listed buildings, including churches and industrial premises. The area is known for its agricultural heritage, particularly in milk production and Cheshire cheese. It has served as a trade center for the surrounding region, supporting local craftsmen and industries.
Place summary
Whitchurch, Shropshire, is home to a museum that showcases local history and heritage. Situated in North Wales, the museum features a range of exhibits that reflect the area's cultural significance.
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Background
History
On 19 January 1963 The Beatles played in the old Town Hall Ballroom (now the location of the town Civic Centre). That night a recording of the group appeared on the television show Thank Your Lucky Stars, an appearance which changed their fortunes. "Please Please Me" had just been released as a single.
Architecture
There are currently over 100 listed buildings in Whitchurch, including the churches detailed in the religion section lower down. St Alkmund's Church (rebuilt 1712–13) is a prominent landmark in the town and a Grade I listed building. Other notable landmarks include the former almhouses founded by Samuel Higginson (1697) and the former girls' school founded by Jane Higginson (1708) and the old Whitchurch Grammar School which was founded in 1548. The grammar school building dates from 1708 (Grade II listed) and was latterly used as an infants' school. Further buildings were added in 1848 and 1926. All have now been converted into flats. Two of the oldest buildings in Whitchurch include the…
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- Coordinates
- 52.9690, -2.6820
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Whitchurch Urban
- Postcode
- SY13 1AF
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Shropshire
- Nearest railway station
- Whitchurch — 0.7 km
- Opening
- Thursday 11:00 - 16:00
- Official site
- www.whitchurch-heritage.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Whitchurch, Shropshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Bridge No 33 (Hassel's Lift Up Bridge Number 1)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Whitchurch, Shropshire?
- Whitchurch, Shropshire is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY13 1AF), in the parish of Whitchurch Urban.
- What is Whitchurch, Shropshire?
- Whitchurch, Shropshire — a museum in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Whitchurch, Shropshire?
- The nearest railway station is Whitchurch, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY13 1AF.
- How do I get to Whitchurch, Shropshire?
- The nearest railway station is Whitchurch, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY13 1AF.