We are delighted to announce the return of the Coronet to Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings.
It was re-installed on top of the Jubilee Tower last week following months of painstaking work to repair it; fractured ironwork was re-stitched, missing and decayed decorative elements were recreated and fresh layers of paint were applied…
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
Thank you to everyone who pledged to the Jubilee Coronet appeal. We’ve been overwhelmed by all the messages of support and it’s been heartening to hear so many wonderful stories and personal connections to the Flaxmill Maltings. Although it is disappointing not to reach our target within the timeframe, we…
Read updateOn behalf of all of us at Historic England, we would like to say a huge thank you for playing your part in enabling us to hit the £5,000 mark in our fundraising and help us to get closer to our goal of restoring the Jubilee Coronet. Please continue to…
Read updateWe are thrilled to have reached more than £1,000 in the first 24 hours of our project going live!A huge thanks to all our backers who have helped to get us there. Please continue to share with friends and colleagues and help us spread the word to save a Shrewsbury…
Read updateRewards
This project offers rewards in return for your donation
£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.