St Chad's Church, Shrewsbury
St Chad's Church in Shrewsbury is traditionally understood to be founded in Saxon times, and King Offa is believed to have founded the church, though it is possible it has an earlier foundation even than that.
The current building of St Chad's Church, Shrewsbury, seen from The Quarry
Representation of Saint Tysilio, a Welsh bishop, prince and scholar, son of the reigning King of Powys, and possible founder of the church of St Chad at Shrewsbury
The only surviving part of Old St Chads at Shrewsbury
Offa king of Mercia is held by some traditions to have established the church's foundation
Shrewsbury is a market town, civil parish and the county town of Shropshire, England. It is sited on the River Severn, 150 miles (240 km) north-west of London. At the 2021 census, the parish had a population of 76,782.
Image: The Square, Shrewsbury
Image: Shrewsbury Castle Keep
Image: English Bridge Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury Castle, built at around 1074 by Roger de Montgomery