Wrap up warm and bring a lantern for Carols by Candlelight in the Car park of St Peters in a family friendly Service with Carols and Readings. Please note that Car Park will be closed for this Service – please park in surrounding streets if coming by car.

This exhibition of calligraphy will be the culmination of the Shropshire Scribes exhibition season during 2021. Work from Hands across the Centuries an exhibition held in earlier in the year in Hereford Cathedral Chained library. Comparing present day calligraphy with images of medieval manuscripts which inspired it. And exhibits from The Natural World, an exhibition at Bear Steps in August 2021, will display calligraphy that takes its inspiration from various aspects of nature Thanks to Hereford Cathedral for the image

To book tickets in advance https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Shrewsbury/Shrewsbury-Abbey-/Make-A-Wish-Concert/35877526/ - tickets also available on the door All profits will be going to Make-A-Wish Charity.  There is a WetWetWet tribute band 'The Wets' and a 21st Anniversary performance of the album Strangest Places by Wish as well as some original songs and covers.  The band is made up of experienced and well-respected professional musicians.  The music can be appreciated by all age groups and it should be an entertaining, foot-tapping afternoon. Concert 2.30 -5.30 pm Intervals at 3.15 and 4.20, each 20 minutes.

Words to be Seen, Images to be Read - The Forms and Functions of Medieval Manuscript Illumination By Professor Michelle Brown 1 Michelle is one of the leading experts of Medieval Manuscripts. She was the Curator of Illuminated Manuscripts at the British Library and Professor of Manuscript Studies at the University of London. Prof Brown has written many books, features on TV and Radio and lectures worldwide. Tickets are £10 (excluding Booking Fee). Tickets are available via Eventbrite with the link below: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/145252864227 Or send a Cheque made payable to Shrewsbury Abbey in an envelope marked Michelle Brown Lecture and a SAE With an engaging style Michelle presents a fascinating topic with good humour. As a result the lectures are engaging and captivating, appealing to a wide audience. The illustrated talk will look at the styles and purpose of manuscript illumination. She will Examine the wider historical and cultural context and the effect of the manuscripts on the Arts. How the manuscripts affect architecture, sculpture, metal work and stained glass. Manuscripts connected to Shrewsbury and the local area will be featured, including the historical works of Orderic Vitalis. Orderic was born in Shropshire in 1075. He was the boy prodigy of…