Today the Guild is a modern, volunteer-led organisation dedicated to community services. As well as continuing to develop and run almshouses for the benefit of our residents, we preserve and maintain a historical guildhall and continue the Drapers’ traditions. We encourage textile design and education with an annual textile design competition for both adults and students.

About The Drapers

There are approximately 75 members or Freemen, of whom about 50 are actively engaged in volunteering for the company. Freemen are invited to join on the basis of their willingness and ability to volunteer. Most are local and come from all walks of life…

Drapers Almshouses

Almshouses are safe, comfortable and affordable homes for people in their later years. There are 51 Almshouses spread over 4 sites in Shrewsbury, Drapers Place, Fairford Place, St Giles and Holy Cross, and another site in Newport.

Drapers Textile Competition

An annual textile competition is held to encourage education of the craft in schools and for adults. Subscribe to the newsletter to receive latest news…

Drapers Hall

The guildhall, built in 1585; a typical Shrewsbury half-timbered building, is run as a restaurant and boutique hotel. Visit RHUBARB at Drapers Hall

Drapers Textile Competition

The Shrewsbury Drapers Company has held a Textile Design Competition for over 25 years.

Over the years our Textile Design Competition has gained national recognition through our contacts and links with other Guilds throughout the country. We are particularly grateful to our sponsors the London Drapers, The Worshipful Company of Woolmen and Tweedmill Textiles for their very generous support for our competition.

The competition is for a piece of Textile work which preferably will include some wool, although not essential. It can include other materials, decorative needlework, collage etc. The use of wool will be
recognised in the judging process.

 
 
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Ninety one people enjoyed a fascinating antiques quiz evening at the stunning Cound Hall by kind permission of Nancy Sykes Waller, the current Master of Shrewsbury Drapers Company.
The antiques were supplied by the very knowledgeable Jerrard Nares of Mytton Antiques. After the quiz was completed he gave the audience the answers and information regarding the items that had been passed around for scrutiny.
The funds raised from the event will go towards funding the Annual Textile Competition held in Shrewsbury Library every November.
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Ninety one people enjoyed a fascinating antiques quiz evening at the stunning Cound Hall by kind permission of Nancy Sykes Waller, the current Master of Shrewsbury Drapers Company. 
The antiques were supplied by the very knowledgeable Jerrard Nares of Mytton Antiques. After the quiz was completed he gave the audience the answers and information regarding the items that had been passed around for scrutiny. 
The funds raised from the event will go towards funding the Annual Textile Competition held in Shrewsbury Library every November.Image attachmentImage attachment+7Image attachment

Fairford Place, in Coleham Shrewsbury, is one of the Shrewsbury Drapers Company Almshouse sites, that has been undergoing a major development and refurbishment program to provide 8 new homes.
Also planned is the conversion of the 1960’s existing 16 ‘bed-sits’ which will provide residents with a separate bedroom, modern kitchen, shower unit, and efficient heating.
As you can see from the photographs the project is well under way. The bungalow that was previously there, has been knocked down and in its place a new almshouse is being built to home 8 residents. It is due to be finished by July, and all the planned work finished by the end of 2025.
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Fairford Place, in Coleham Shrewsbury, is one of the Shrewsbury Drapers Company Almshouse sites, that has been undergoing a major development and refurbishment program to provide 8 new homes.
Also planned is the conversion of the 1960’s existing 16  ‘bed-sits’ which will provide residents with a separate bedroom, modern kitchen, shower unit, and efficient heating.
As you can see from the photographs the project is well under way. The bungalow that was previously there, has been knocked down and in its place a new almshouse is being built to home 8 residents. It is due to be finished by July, and all the planned work finished by the end of 2025.Image attachmentImage attachment+6Image attachment

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Fantastic-well done all

Ninety one people enjoyed a fascinating antiques quiz evening at the stunning Cound Hall by kind permission of Nancy Sykes Waller, the current Master of Shrewsbury Drapers Company.
The antiques were supplied by the very knowledgeable Jerrard Nares of Mytton Antiques. After the quiz was completed he gave the audience the answers and information regarding the items that had been passed around for scrutiny.
The funds raised from the event will go towards funding the Annual Textile Competition held in Shrewsbury Library every November.
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Ninety one people enjoyed a fascinating antiques quiz evening at the stunning Cound Hall by kind permission of Nancy Sykes Waller, the current Master of Shrewsbury Drapers Company. 
The antiques were supplied by the very knowledgeable Jerrard Nares of Mytton Antiques. After the quiz was completed he gave the audience the answers and information regarding the items that had been passed around for scrutiny. 
The funds raised from the event will go towards funding the Annual Textile Competition held in Shrewsbury Library every November.Image attachmentImage attachment+7Image attachment

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Fabulous- I’m glad it was such a huge success and sorry we were unable to come. It looks like great fun was had by all 🤩

Just a gentle reminder that the theme for this years Shrewsbury Drapers Annual Textile Competition in November is -
OUT OF AFRICA!
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The Shrewsbury Drapers Bridge Drive was hosted by Nancy Sykes Waller (Drapers Senior Warden) at her home, Cound Hall.
44 people attended with 9 playing duplicate.
A splendid, mouth-watering afternoon tea was served with homemade finger sandwiches, brownies, Victoria sponge cake, chocolate cake and fresh scones with jam and clotted cream.
Proceeds went towards the Drapers Annual Textile Competition.
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The Shrewsbury Drapers Bridge Drive was hosted by Nancy Sykes Waller (Drapers Senior Warden) at her home, Cound Hall. 
44 people attended with 9 playing duplicate. 
A splendid, mouth-watering afternoon tea was served with homemade finger sandwiches, brownies, Victoria sponge cake, chocolate cake and fresh scones with jam and clotted cream.
Proceeds went towards the Drapers Annual Textile Competition.Image attachmentImage attachment+8Image attachment

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It was a wonderful afternoon. Thank you so much to Nancy for hosting at her beautiful home, and Sue for organising the event. The cakes and sandwiches were delicious.

Looks super, well done all

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