Shrewsbury Drapers Company is a long-established Guild which was granted a royal charter in 1462 and was historically responsible for the importation of unfinished Welsh cloth into England. The Guild has been running almshouses continuously since 1444.
Whilst proud of it’s history as a Guild, the modern Shrewsbury Drapers Company is an active, volunteering organisation whose members participate in its principal objectives of preserving their heritage, providing almshouses and furthering education in textiles by running an annual competition for students and adults
The importance of its volunteering contribution to the local community was recognised in 2022 by the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service.
The Guild is very conscious of the historical background and works to preserve two important buildings in Shrewsbury – Drapers Hall and Hospital of the Holy Cross adjacent to the Abbey Church in Abbey Foregate.
There are almshouses in Longden Coleham, Abbey Foregate, Wenlock Road, and Horsefair.
Many of us reach a point in our lives when we feel that, although we are physically fit and healthy, we would like to have the security of knowing we do not have to worry about the maintenance of our home and the paying of the bills that relate to it. We would like to be living in a community where our needs are understood but we can maintain our independence whilst living in our own home.
An almshouse is residential accommodation, usually a house or flat, which belongs to a charity, is provided exclusively to meet the charity’s purposes (for example, the relief of some disadvantage-age, financial etc.) and is occupied or is available for occupation under a licence by a beneficiary who meets the Charity’s criteria.
Shrewsbury Drapers Holy Cross Ltd has 51 such units the 25 most recent built in 2017 and caters for both single and double accommodation
For more details of our almshouses click here
The Master and Clerk Represent Shrewsbury Drapers at Prestigious Woolmen’s White Tie Dinner The Master of the Shrewsbury Drapers Company, Nancy Sykes-Waller, and Clerk, Lyndsey
Richmond Yorkshire Dinner. On 14 November, The Master and Clerk of the Shrewsbury Drapers Company, Nancy Sykes-Waller and Lyndsey O’Loughlin, were honoured guests of the
The Master and Clerk Attend Michaelmas Service and Feast in The City of York On Thursday 26th September, the Master of the Shrewsbury Drapers Company,
The judges have judged!!
Our huge thanks to Robin Arora for stepping in at the last moment to help Fluer Curtis from Willow Millinery.
Shrewsbury Drapers Textile Exhibition opens tomorrow now the submissions have been considered, so please come along and see who has won what!
Shrewsbury Library, free entry.
On until 21st November. ...
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The judges have judged!!
Our huge thanks to Robin Arora for stepping in at the last moment to help Fluer Curtis from Willow Millinery.
Shrewsbury Drapers Textile Exhibition opens tomorrow now the submissions have been considered, so please come along and see who has won what!
Shrewsbury Library, free entry.
On until 21st November. ...
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Who says fashion isn’t fun!!
Our annual Textile competition is being set up ready for opening the exhibition on Wednesday 11th November, in the Shrewsbury Library.
Do pop in and see some of the fabulous creations.
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We have an almshouse vacancy at Drapers Place, Abbey Foregate.
The one-bedroom flat is now available, at a cost of £127.14 per week.
Drapers Place is a modern site with communal facilities, and within easy reach of the town centre.
To find out more and apply, visit shrewsburydrapers.org.uk/apply
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AND OUR OTHER JUDGE IS…….
ALICE RUGMAN
Fashion Designer
I am a fashion designer with a degree in Fashion Design from De Montfort University, where I developed my skills across design, garment construction, textiles and the technical aspects of fashion. My time at university allowed me to explore my creative identity as a designer while developing a strong understanding of the design process, from initial concept development through to the creation of finished garments.
During my studies, my work was showcased at Graduate Fashion Week, giving me the opportunity to present my designs within a professional fashion environment and gain valuable experience of exhibiting my work to a wider audience.
My technical skills and dedication to garment construction were also recognised by De Montfort University, where I received the Student Endeavour Award for my garment construction skills. This recognition was particularly meaningful to me, as technical craftsmanship and attention to detail are central to my approach as a designer.
Prior to university, I studied at Shrewsbury College, where I was awarded Visual 3D Arts Student of the Year. This award recognised my creativity, commitment and ability to work across visual and three-dimensional disciplines, and helped to establish the foundations of my creative practice. ...
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