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History

Shrewton has a history going back in time to at least when Stonehenge was built and the tumuli were bare chalk mounds. The population has grown and shrunk, houses been built and washed away in floods, businesses established and changed to meet the needs of the day.
The articles here give glimpses into that past, of some of the people who have lived here and the buildings that make up the parish.
We hope you find them interesting and, should you have something new to add, be willing to share that with us.
Add your comments at the bottom of the page or to send us a new item suitable for inclusion here send an email to shrewtonweb.

Shrewton Village Walk

Click here to download a pdf file describing a self guided walk visiting some of Shrewton’s historic places of interest.  Distance 1.5 miles with two stiles.
Do you have a story to tell or do you know of someone who can tell us a story?  If so please get in touch.  We can record an oral history recording, copy documents or work from written notes.

Further Information

There is a Facebook Group – Memories of Shrewton – which contains photos and reminiscences of the village.
For more information about the history of Shrewton visit Shrewton Village on this website which includes links to other sources.
 

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09:30 Oasis Coffee Shop @ Shrewton Methodist Church
Oasis Coffee Shop @ Shrewton Methodist Church
Oct 3 @ 09:30 – 12:00
Oasis Coffee Shop @ Shrewton Methodist Church | Shrewton | England | United Kingdom
Our Community Real Barista Fair Trade Coffee, Cake and Snacks, Sandwiches, Soup etc. Saturdays 9:30 to 2:00pm Tuesdays 9:30 – 12:00 Free WiFi TO EAT OR DRINK IN OR TO TAKEOUT Bring the family or[...]
09:30 Shrewton Walking Group @ Shrewton Sports & Social Club
Shrewton Walking Group @ Shrewton Sports & Social Club
Oct 3 @ 09:30 – 10:30
Walking For Health The Shrewton walk leaves from the Sports and Social Club car park at 9:30 am. Enjoy a sociable walk of an hour covering up to three miles on Shrewton’s many public rights of[...]
09:30 Strollers Walk @ Shrewton Sports & Social Club
Strollers Walk @ Shrewton Sports & Social Club
Oct 3 @ 09:30 – 10:15
A free walk. Slower paced and more gentle than the long walk. From 1st November 2016  the Strollers  will also be moving to the Sports and Social Club at 9.30am. Both groups will accommodated, according to[...]
18:00 Cubs @ Maddington Church Rooms
Cubs @ Maddington Church Rooms
Oct 3 @ 18:00 – 19:30
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18:30 Shrewton Running Club – Tuesday ... @ Shrewton Rec
Shrewton Running Club – Tuesday ... @ Shrewton Rec
Oct 3 @ 18:30 – 19:15
Our shorter and more sociable mid-week run. Just turn up at the rec to join in or find out more.Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in[...]
19:00 Whist Drive
Whist Drive
Oct 3 @ 19:00
WHIST DRIVE Tuesdays at 7pm Non members welcome. £2.00 Entry Fee. Refreshments Available. For more information contact Sue Waldron on 01722 790 316 or 07966 753 807 For just £5 you can become a member of[...]
19:30 Clubbercise @ Shrewton Village Hall
Clubbercise @ Shrewton Village Hall
Oct 3 @ 19:30 – 20:30
Clubbercise @ Shrewton Village Hall | Shrewton | England | United Kingdom
Clubbercise is fun, easy to follow and suitable for ALL fitness and coordination abilities! Classes are held in a darkened room with disco lights exercising to a soundtrack of club anthems from 90′s classics to[...]
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Pilates by Girls Love Fit @ The Bustard
Oct 3 @ 19:30
All abilities welcome, classes cost £45 at the start of each 8 week course and drop ins cost £7 each time. to book on please contact office@god-unlimited.orgShare this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new[...]
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10:00 Chatterbox Baby & Toddler Group
Chatterbox Baby & Toddler Group
Oct 4 @ 10:00 – 11:30
We are a friendly and welcoming toddler group in Shrewton for children aged 0-5 years. We meet at the Shrewton recreation ground hall (SP3 4JZ), every Wednesday from 10am to 11.30am, term time only. We[...]
18:30 Shrewton Running Club – Wednesda... @ Shrewton Rec
Shrewton Running Club – Wednesda... @ Shrewton Rec
Oct 4 @ 18:30 – 19:30
Our regular club run/training session. Just turn up at the rec to join in or find out more.Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
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