Friends of the Flaxmill Maltings

We are very sad to report that the Friends of the Flaxmill Maltings has closed as a company and charity after 12 very successful years. We are very proud of our achievements in the development, promotion and management of the site over this period. shropshirelive.com/news/2022/09/2…

Friends of the Flaxmill Maltings Newsletter, June 2022 - mailchi.mp/048afb3b7eb7/f…

@wessexarch Sorry we have missed this, sounds terrific! Perhaps we could invite you to give this talk for us?

Intriguingly, this unfortunate event may well have sparked Marshall to build the world’s first iron-framed fire-resistant building in the form of Ditherington flax mill – built in Shrewsbury in 1796. #wessexarchaeology #wessexarch #marshallsmills #leeds #archaeologyofleeds

Our monthly Wessex Archaeology webinar is taking place online this Wednesday 11th May and is free to attend. Our May webinar will explore our archaeological excavations undertaken at Marshall’s A and B Mills, in the Holbeck region of Leeds.#wessexarchaeology #marshallsmills

The restoration at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings has led to lots of interesting discoveries over the years. In 2018, Second World War 'graffiti' was uncovered in the Grade I listed Cross Mill building. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/385d9oB

Come and be part of the Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings team! A Visitor Experience Manager is needed to make sure the new exhibition runs smoothly, ensuring our visitors have a wonderful experience on site. Closes 9 May shrewsburyflaxmillmaltings.org.uk/jobs/

Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings prepares to open later this year to visitors. The site consists of 8 #listedbuildings including the Grade I listed Main Mill and the Grade II listed Kiln: ow.ly/apHa50IPxBl @FlaxMaltings @FriendsFlaxMalt @HistoricEngland @HeritageFundUK

Have you been able to watch 'Smoke and Steel'? If not, here's the link to watch again!

Thanks Tom, we agree it's looking great!

What a great resource to have!

📺 @FlaxMaltings will feature on the @yesterdaytweet’s Smoke & Steel on Monday 21 March at 9pm. See Historic England’s Nick Hill talking about the world’s first iron-framed building, known as the grandparent of skyscrapers. Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/3theqR2

We’re recruiting! If you love #IndustrialArchaeology then please consider joining us and the @AIndustrialArch. We have multiple positions open on the board and would be so happy to hear from you!

Friends of the Flaxmill Maltings Newsletter, March 2022 - mailchi.mp/1222fc3cc513/f… Volunteer recruitment events

The textile industry boomed during the Industrial Revolution and shaped much of England’s north. It allowed established towns and cities to flourish and create entirely new ones. heritagecalling.com/2021/11/23/4-t…

The Friends are recruiting volunteers! We'll be @shrewsmuseum 19th of March 10am to 4pm to talk about opportunities and answer questions. More events planned - check out the website. shrewsburyflaxmillmaltings.org.uk/support-us/vol… @HistoricEngland @HeritageFundUK #volunteering

*Update: Unfortunately due to delays caused by vandalism and heavy rain, the steps couldn't be opened on Tuesday 1 March. The construction team are hoping to open the steps by Thursday 3 March 2022. shrewsburyflaxmillmaltings.org.uk/.../steps.../

@ImagesRkm @DailyPicTheme2 It looks even better now! shrewsburyflaxmillmaltings.org.uk/feature/shrews…

@DailyPicTheme2 Wrought iron coronet on top of the historic Ditherington Flax Mill in Shrewsbury

Hello followers! We are now @FriendsFlaxMalt and can we say how delighted we are that so many people are choosing to volunteer with us? If you too want to join our merry band, drop us a line: info@friendsflaxmillmaltings.co.uk

Steps closed for repair There will be no public access to the steps behind Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings between Monday 21 and Monday 28 February 2022. The steps, which link Wingfield Close and Greenfields, will reopen by Tuesday 1 March 2022. Read more: bit.ly/3oRBUtv

The first one was really well attended, hope you are joining the second one.