I have just attended my first Charter Night.
30 March 2025
This is an account from Giles Bell of his first Shrewsbury Drapers Charter Night. I walked through the door at Drapers Hall with a mild
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.
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…
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.
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…
The guildhall, built in 1585; a typical Shrewsbury half-timbered building, is run as a restaurant and boutique hotel. Visit RHUBARB at Drapers Hall
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.
This is an account from Giles Bell of his first Shrewsbury Drapers Charter Night. I walked through the door at Drapers Hall with a mild
The following was a feature in Shropshire Magazine with photography by Jamie Ricketts. In the heart of Shrewsbury is Drapers Hall – the historic home
This is an account from Giles Bell of his first Shrewsbury Drapers Winter Feast. The Shrewsbury Drapers held their Winter feast on Thursday 13th of
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. ... See MoreSee Less
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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. ... See MoreSee Less
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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. ... See MoreSee Less
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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 🤩
Dear Fellow Drapers and Friends,
It is with great pleasure that we invite you to an AFTERNOON TEA AND TALK to welcome the joys of spring and the changing season!
The Charities Committee invites one and all to attend and delectable afternoon tea with a talk delivered by Mary Rose Bone on ‘Captain Corams Foundling Hospital and the Shrewsbury Connection’
Captain Coram’s Foundling Hospital and the Shrewsbury Connection
150 years before the founding of the NSPCC and 180 years before the founding of Save the Children Captain Thomas Coram created a children’s welfare charity. A successful ship builder and trader and influenced by a strong Christian faith he wanted to do what he could to help those London children whose life chances were limited by poverty. These foundlings were given a home, educated, and placed in apprenticeships. Such was the success of this that demand exceeded what the London Foundling Hospital could provide and so satellite institutions were set up. One of those satellites was set up in Shrewsbury, just a coach ride away from London, and a source of apprenticeships and skills, especially in the textile trade. Almost 1200 children came to Shrewsbury and for many gained a better life. Whilst the foundlings are long gone the building in which they lived and were educated remains a place of education. It forms a distinctive part of the Shrewsbury skyline but how many Salopians know of its’ fascinating history?
A welcome drink will set the tone for the event, leading into the talk, and culminating in a delightful traditional afternoon tea. Indulge in a plentiful selection of delicious sandwiches, freshly baked scones with clotted cream and preserves, and an assortment of pastries and cakes, complemented by pots of freshly brewed tea and coffee, served elegantly on vintage china.
Join us solo, as a pair, or with friends for an afternoon featuring tulips, a talk, and a classic afternoon tea.
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I fear that the date and time given here is incorrect and should be Tuesday 29th April at 2pm. I'm very much looking forward to the talk (as well as the tea!) 😊
Just a gentle reminder that the theme for this years Shrewsbury Drapers Annual Textile Competition in November is -
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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. ... See MoreSee Less
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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