Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings
About This Museum
Tucked away on Spring Gardens in Shrewsbury, this isn't your typical museum. It's a place of industry and ingenuity, where the air still feels thick with the ghosts of the Industrial Revolution. Walking through the main mill, you can't help but crane your neck to admire the elegant iron bones of the structure soaring above you. It’s a surprisingly beautiful marriage of raw function and quiet grandeur.
Collection Highlights
The main attraction is the building itself—the star exhibit is that revolutionary iron frame. You can also explore the restored kiln tower, imagining the heat and aroma of malted barley, and discover stories of the workers whose lives were shaped within these walls.
Visitor Information
Check their website for opening times before you go, as they can vary. The on-site café is a perfect spot to reflect after your tour, and there's often a programme of workshops and events to dive deeper into the site's rich history.
Architecture & Building
An 18th-century industrial pioneer, famously considered the grandfather of the modern skyscraper due to its groundbreaking internal iron frame—the first of its kind in the world.
Contact & Location
Address: Spring Gardens, Ditherington, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, SY1 2ST, United Kingdom
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