The Flaxmill Crown: Save a Shrewsbury icon

by Historic England in Shrewsbury, England, United Kingdom

We did it
On 22nd June 2019 we successfully raised £8,953 with 186 supporters in 32 days

We need your help to rescue a remarkable survivor from England’s history.

by Historic England in Shrewsbury, England, United Kingdom

Mrs. Susan Brown
22nd June 2019

An important historic building

Helen watson
21st June 2019

I walk past this iconic building almost daily. Loving seeing it restored to its former glory !

Mark Watson
21st June 2019

This Walter Macfarlane and Co imperial crown will be the crowning glory of a world-changing iron-framed flax spinning mill

Alexander Minton
21st June 2019

I really hope that this goes well for you. Kind Regards, Alex.

Gillian Sumner
19th June 2019

The Flaxmill is such an important building and I should like to think that I have played a small part in it's restoration.

Mary Davies
17th June 2019

A donation towards the renovation of the Flaxmill crown

Derek Thom
16th June 2019

Needs more publicity perhaps? Good luck.

Kelly Dales
15th June 2019

Fitting project to top this wonderful building!

Gill Hughes
14th June 2019

Keep up the good work!

Irene pentelow
13th June 2019

I love this building. I worked as a community midwife in the Ditherington area during the late 1980s - the crown especially gave me great joy, when passing by during those busy days.

Alison Evans
12th June 2019

Best of luck with the funding.

Charles Edward Lillis
5th June 2019

This is an important part of Shrewsbury's heritage.

Claire Nodder
4th June 2019

Look forward to seeing the Crown lovingly restored!

James Upton
2nd June 2019

A piece of personal history.

Nichola Upton-Smith
1st June 2019

My favourite building as my family have both work and social connections with the Maltings ... close to my heart, as they were.

Shaun Coster
31st May 2019

I grew up in Shrewsbury and want to do my part to preserve a landmark that has been there my whole life and dominates the local skyline.

Catherine Burfield
31st May 2019

It is so important to save our herritage - once it is gone - it's gone!

Rogers-Coltman FIona
29th May 2019

Wonderful project in our community

PatrickAnderson
29th May 2019

As a lifelong resident of Shrewsbury, I am pleased to support this project

Christine MacPherson
26th May 2019

I love the idea that I am contributing to preservation of our nation's heritage

pedroski1805
25th May 2019

Worthy cause. Hope you get there.

Sam Handbury-Madin
24th May 2019

Good luck! Deserves to preserved for future generations :-)

David and Margaret Williams
24th May 2019

Carry on the good work!

Patrick Smith
24th May 2019

Used to see this every day growing up in Greenfields.

Rhayes
23rd May 2019

I am always delighted to support the maintenance of the heritage of the beautiful town of Shrewsbury.

 

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Rewards

This project offers rewards in return for your donation. Please select a reward below.

£5 or more

£5 Reward

Have your name credited on the Crowdfunder and Historic England websites.

£10 or more

36 of 300 claimed

£10 Reward

A bespoke designed enamel pin of the Jubilee crown.

£15 or more

26 of 200 claimed

£15 Reward

A 'thank you' postcard of the Jubilee Crown illustrated by local artist Linda Edwards + a Jubilee crown enamel pin.

£30 or more

25 of 100 claimed

£30 Reward

An 'exclusive' designed tote bag of the Jubilee Tower by local artist Linda Edwards, plus your name credited on the Historic England and Crowdfunder websites.

£75 or more

0 of 100 claimed

£75 Reward

A limited edition, C-type photograph of the newly restored Jubilee Crown.

£100 or more

4 of 50 claimed

£100 Reward

An original Flaxmill slate roof tile engraved with a message celebrating the appeal. Please note this reward is collection only from the Flaxmill.

£150 or more

3 of 10 claimed

£150 Reward

Enjoy a private tour of the conservators workshop with an exclusive view of the Jubilee Crown being restored. The tour will take place in July and donors will be contacted in advance with the date.

£250 or more

2 of 20 claimed

£250 Reward

Your name displayed on a plaque in the ground floor of the restored Main Mill, due to open in 2021.

£1,000 or more

0 of 10 claimed

£1000 Reward

Invitation to an exclusive dinner at the Flaxmill, including a private tour + your name displayed on a plaque in the ground floor of the restored Main Mill, due to open in 2021.

£2,500 or more

0 of 5 claimed

£2500 Reward

Become a Patron of the Flaxmill Maltings and in recognition of your support you will receive an invitation to an exclusive dinner + a private tour + cast of an iron column from the Main Mill + your name displayed on a plaque in the ground floor of the Mill + invitation to an annual drinks reception during the restoration project of the Main Mill.

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