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April 2025

Tue 8
April 8 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

The Closure of Local Monasteries

Cosy Hall 6 Water Ln,, Newport, Shropshire, United Kingdom

Mr Neil Clarke will outline the events leading to the Dissolution of the Monasteries and the consequences for 5 local monasteries: Buildwas, Haughmond, Lillishall, Wenlock and Wombridge.

£2 – £5

May 2025

Tue 13
May 13 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Our Society in Photos

Cosy Hall 6 Water Ln,, Newport, Shropshire, United Kingdom

20 Plus years with Linda Fletcher and Julian Neeson.  Linda is our Chair and previous Archivist and Julian, our Field Officer take us through exiting and comical moments over nearly a quarter of a century of volunteering for the Society.

£2 – £5
Mon 19
May 19 @ 7:15 pm - 9:00 pm

Committee / Planning Meeting

Railway Tavern 62 Upper Bar, Newport, Shropshire, United Kingdom

Join us in the Railway Tavern and meet the key committee members.  All RDHS members are welcome to attend to hear what has been going on in the society and contribute to our plans for the next year.  There is no cost other than your drinks.

June 2025

Wed 11
June 11 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Tour Around Lilleshall Abbey

Lilleshall Abbey Lilleshall, Shropshire, United Kingdom

Following on from Neil Clarke's talk in April on the closure of the monasteries, join us for a summer evening visit to Lilleshall Abbey.  Park at Lilleshall Abbey.   Please note this is a Wednesday evening.

July 2025

Sun 6
July 6 @ 10:30 am - 1:00 pm

Wroxeter Roman City Guided Tour

Wroxeter Wroxeter, Shrewsbury, United Kingdom

Join us for a guided tour around the remains of Viroconium Coroviorum (Wroxeter Roman City), one of the largest cities in Roman Britain.  Dr Roger White will host us for this Sunday tour. Please note normal English heritage entry charges will apply.  The postcode below is correct for SatNav directions.

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