Our museums will close early on Sunday 22 February. Please check the opening times page on our website.

Tickets for the End of an Era event at Blists Hill Victorian Town on 22 February have now sold out.

Aerial photograph of Shrewsbury Castle, now home to the Soldiers of Shropshire Museum. There is a large grassed area in front of the Castle with a view of Shrewsbury town in the background.

Friends' Talk: The Soldiers of Shropshire Museum

  • The Glass Classroom, Coalbrookdale
  • Free for Friends of IGMT, £1 for guests

Richard Gough, Director at the Soldiers of Shropshire Museum, was formally the Volunteer Manager at the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust.

During this talk, Richard will tell of the journey to convert a regimental museum dedicated to the King’s Shropshire Light Infantry into a fitting memorial to all soldiers of Shropshire.

PASS PLUS holders and Friends of IGMT can park in our IGMT car park for free when attending this event by validating their PASS PLUS at the front desk when they arrive.