A Brief History of Oswestry

Oswestry is a town with a long history that reflects its special position on the border between England and Wales from its origins in Norman times through to the present day. Join us as we explore the streets, the shops, the pubs and the markets and fairs of Oswestry to find out how it developed over this time.
Researched and written by John Pryce-Jones and narrated by Samantha Jones for the Oswestry Heritage Action Zone project.

[@nickhughes2284]

Very Good . I always thought it was a boring place to grow up. But it has a fascinating history. Of which we re all part. My great great great grandfather came to oswestry from Whixall . To sell cabbages at the market. His Son Charlie Cotton became the proprietor of the fruit and veg shop next door to the wynnstay hotel. Later to become Wilson's first run by my great uncle George and then by my Uncle Bill and his wife Rachel ,and its still called Wilson's today even though its now a wine bar annex to the hotel. My Grandad would walk us up town on a saturday to the market and he knew everybody,,,it took forever. Its not the same now,,,,but its still oswestry.

[@weaksyweak]

My Grandad ( Albert Edwards ) was Bills first cousin !

[@clairt8043]

I used to live a literal stones throw away from the old castle. I wonder what once stood where my old house now stands. It must have been part of the castle grounds. I wish time travel was possible, how fascinating.

[@shropshiremuseums6912]

Many thanks!

[@cocolaboca]

Interesting! Nicely done.

[@shropshiremuseums6912]

Thanks!

[@robertcorradi8573]

Oustanding production .... Excellent from start to finish ..... Thank you so much .

[@shropshiremuseums6912]

Many thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@MalcolmLewis-km4wt]

Excellent

[@shropshiremuseums6912]

Thanks

[@jontalbot1]

Nice job

[@shropshiremuseums6912]

Thanks!