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The Square, High Street & Milk Street

The Square lies at the heart of Shrewsbury’s town centre, and is home to a jam-packed calendar of events and markets.

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About The Square and surrounding areas

The Square is at the heart of Shrewsbury's town centre. Around its perimeter you can find an eclectic mix of independent and national eateries and retailers. From Italian and French cuisine to baby clothes and men’s shoes – you can find it all in the Square!

Surrounding the Square you can find a warren of historic streets, each filled with a myriad of independents and national favourites. High Street is one of Shrewsbury’s main shopping hubs, home to many of your favourite big names, and a host of independent retailers and eateries. Around the corner, Milk Street and Princess Street is a treasure trove of independent retailers and eateries.

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Notable history

Did you know as early as 1291, there was a pool or bog in the Square called the Bishop’s Pool. According to tradition, this would be the ducking pool for ‘nagging wives’ and dishonest traders. The offender was tied to a chair called the cucking or ducking stool, exposed to public derision and then immersed in water. The husband had to foot the bill of one farthing for each immersion.

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Toggs & Cloggs

Toggs and Cloggs is a favourite destination for classic and fashion-inspired shoes for shoe-loving ladies and children. The shop stocks bright,…

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Fabricius Green Jewellery

Welcome to Fabricius Green fine jewels, an independent family jeweller in the beautiful market town of Shrewsbury. Our family have been designing,…

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Admiral Benbow

Named after a Shropshire naval hero, the Admiral Benbow is conveniently situated in the heart of this historic market town. It's offering includes…

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Brown's

Brown's hairdressers have many years' experience in providing a range of salon services to men, women and children alike. Services include hair cuts,…

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The Coach and Horses

Now under new ownership from the team behind La Mer Rouge. The Coach and Horses is a Victorian pub set in a quiet side street in the heart of…

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C W Sellors

Established in 1979, C W Sellors Jewellers is a leading UK fine jewellery and luxury watch specialist. This family run independent jewellery retailer…

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Old Market Hall

Built in 1596, Shrewsbury's iconic Old Market Hall was lovingly restored and re-opened as a contemporary cinema and cafe bar in 2004. The intimate…

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D B Roberts & Partners

DB Roberts offer a full range of Estate Agency and property-related services, through its eight regional property centres across the West…

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Write Here

Write Here! is full of surprises. Rumour has it that there's been a shop on this site for 800 years, and the present incarnation is Write Here! Write…

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Moshulu

Here at Moshulu, we believe that colourful things make everyone happy, which is why we design our products to be comfortable, fun and colourful! OUR…

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Migration (U)

When a family of ducks leave the safety of home to fly south for the winter, their well-laid plans quickly go awry. The experience inspires them to…

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Vindication Swim (PG)

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Photography Exhibition – Authenticity is a New Future

The primary objective of the project is to encourage individuals to contemplate the value of naturalness and unlock new depths of their perception of…

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Madama Butterfly (ROH Live)

ON SCREEN AT OLD MARKET HALL The Royal Opera presents MADAMA BUTTERFLYWhen the young geisha, Cio-Cio-San, marries American Naval Officer Pinkerton,…

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The Zone of Interest (12A)

The commandant of Auschwitz, Rudolf Höss and his wife Hedwig, strive to build an idyllic home life for their family in a house and garden next to the…

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Fossil Printmaking Workshop

With Ami Walker from Fiber StoriesExplore your creative side through relief printmaking and take inspiration from a spotlight talk on our fantastic…

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Alcarras (15)

Winner of the Best FIlm award at the Berlin Film Festival, this is an impressive ensemble drama about change in the spectacular Spanish countryside,…

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Imagination Playground

Infinite possibilities to play, build and explore with our giant, blue, Imagination Playground® blocks. Visit Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery…

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Shrewsbury's Eggcellent Easter Trail

Word on the street is the Easter Bunny has been spotted in Shrewsbury - and left a trail of his most eggcellent chocolate treats behind! Follow the…

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A Matter of Life and Death [U]

From the acclaimed directorial pairing of Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger comes a remarkable fantasy in which World War II airman David Niven…

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