Shrewsbury History

Join Third Rate content as we uncover and investigate Ravens Meadows in the centre of the historic town of Shrewsbury.
Once a tranquil meadow on the fringes of Shrewsbury, this now busy thrufare once was the site of the Livestock market for over a hundred years.
Find out all about this and much more today on TRc!
Buckle up and I’ll see you out here!
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[@NotMarkKnopfler]

The history of Raven Meadows is absolutely fascinating. Looking forward to this 👍

[@thirdratecontent585]

Hope you enjoy!

[@northwalescoast7911]

👍🏻

[@NotMarkKnopfler]

When i was a kid, what is currently Music Bros was a pet shop with puppies and kittens on display in the windows! Can still remember the smell!

[@thirdratecontent585]

I remember Pets corner it was like going to the zoo as a kid lol!

[@NotMarkKnopfler]

@@thirdratecontent585 ha! Pets Corner! That was it! You've got a better memory than me, Dan 😂

[@jennywallis65]

Very interesting, I remember being fascinated by the Raven Hotel as a kid, think my Nana took me there once. Stunning bldg. Excellent video on what looks like a crap day! 🎉. Brilliant, thanks from NZ.

[@thirdratecontent585]

Thank you so much, it’s lovely to hear you enjoyed! Yes the weather was lousy (and is still poor here 🙁)

[@vanished8664]

A very interesting and historical place to visit. i need to explore Shrewsbury more.

[@thirdratecontent585]

Thanks so much!

[@sonicstoryteller]

Great video dan my dad used to work at the cattle market and left just before it closed in 1959 market day was a spectacle he used to say hard work walking the cattle through the streets etc he loved that job he said not with us anymore but always remember the story of the cattle market best wishes TFS Phil 👍

[@thirdratecontent585]

Thanks Phil, hearing your Dads tales of working there add to the video 👍

[@NotMarkKnopfler]

Brilliant video. Wish i could give it more than one like 👍

[@thirdratecontent585]

Thanks for watching, and it’s lovely to hear you enjoyed 👍

[@javaintheraw2705]

The enumerator for a number of Census's, with typical Shropshire bluntness, leaves nothing to the imagination in describing how the ladies of the shuts between Mardol and Roushill made a living.

[@thirdratecontent585]

Leaving not much to the imagination

[@vintagevic4593]

Excellent video 👍

[@thirdratecontent585]

Thank you!