A tudor townhouse with links to Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon
Built circa 1525 with later additions including a 1754 Georgian rear facade.
Located in the centre of Shrewsbury.
A long and varied history
Once the home of Sir Thomas Bromley, executor to the will of Henry VIII and later Lord Chief Justice of England under Mary Tudor. In 1755 the rear brick facade was added with the entire Tudor wall of the rear removed.
Over the years the house has also been used as a school, a solicitors (Peele & Co) and even a dolls museum.
Now it is a private home again that is open to the public for small private tours and with a self-contain apartment for overnight stays.
We offer small private tours of the principal ground floor rooms of the house and the garden. Tours are available to book via the Historic Houses Invitation to View scheme.
Click the link below to view availability and to book.
Ground Floor Plan
The tour comprises the principal rooms marked on the plan along with the gardens.
Fireplaces And Secret Motifs
On the tour you'll see original fireplaces and over-mantels across different periods from 1553 to others inspired by the Dutch "tulip fever" craze. You'll also see an original wall painting of Henry VIII's Tudor rose and Catherine of Aragon's pomegranate dated 1525.
Gardens And View
The garden had wonderful views overlooking the English Bridge towards Lord Hill's Column and The Wrekin. The lower terrace is formed from one of the few remaining sections of the original "Town Wall" which once surrounded the entire centre of Shrewsbury.
Self-catering apartment with its own private entrance
The Old House Apartment is a wonderful spacious apartment with large double bedroom, separate living room with sofa and kitchen area, private bathroom and shower room.
Ideal for long weekends or long term stays. The apartment is a completely self-contained first floor section of The Old House.