Those of you who know this blog well will know that when I post street art Thursday Doors, it indicates that I am under time pressure, and that is exactly the case this week. So this is a quick presentation of some repurposed graffiti/street art pictures that have appeared on Natural adventures in the past as street art posts. This is the first time I have presented them as Thursday Doors pictures. I hope you enjoy them:
Hannah Adamaszek, High Street, Rochester, January 2025Nomad Clan, Hackins Hey, Liverpool, March 2025
(Do car doors count?)
Dave Bonsai, Greenland Street, Liverpool, March 2025Liam Bononi, St James Street, Liverpool, March 2025Kid Krishna, The Carriageworks, Bristol, March 2025
So just a short one this week – resumption of Shrewsbury doors next time.
If you have made it this far, you probably like doors, and you really ought to take a look at the No Facilities blog by Dan Anton who has taken over the hosting of Thursday Doors from Norm 2.0 blog. Links to more doorscursions can be found in the comments section of Dan Anton’s weekly Thursday Doors post and his Sunday recap.
Doors 358 – Doors of Shrewsbury (part IX), Castle doors – April 2025
This selection of doors focuses in on Shrewsbury Castle, which sits at the northern part of the town at the neck of a loop in the River Severn, affording it the optimum strategic defensive position, with the river providing a natural defence from attack.
Location of Shrewsbury Castle. Google Maps
For interest, here is a short AI generated summary of Shrewsbury Castle:
Shrewsbury Castle is a red sandstone fortress that stands on a hill overlooking the town and the River Severn. Originally built by the Normans in the late 11th century, it combines medieval military architecture with later Georgian modifications, giving it a distinctive appearance. Its thick masonry walls, irregular layout, and commanding position reflect its defensive purpose, while later restorations introduced more refined architectural details that softened its fortress-like character.
The castle’s doors are notable examples of how architecture balanced security and access. Medieval entranceways were designed with heavy timber doors reinforced by ironwork, often set within deep stone arches that strengthened the gateway and made forced entry more difficult. These robust doorways, framed by red sandstone and defensive features, remain important architectural elements that highlight the castle’s military origins and craftsmanship.
And now on to the doors:
16th century Castle Gates House, Castle Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, April 2025Front door of Castle Gates House, Castle Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, April 2025Entrance gateway and door to Shrewsbury Castle, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, April 2025Shrewsbury Castle, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, April 2025Highly decorated door to Shrewsbury Castle, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, April 2025Steps and door to Shrewsbury Castle, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, April 2025Section of castle wall of Shrewsbury Castle, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, April 2025Studded door in the castle wall, Shrewsbury Castle, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, April 2025Castle door marked private, Shrewsbury Castle, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, April 2025Weathered door in the castle wall, Shrewsbury Castle, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, April 2025Ghost door in the castle wall, Shrewsbury Castle, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, April 2025Door of the information kiosk, Shrewsbury Castle, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, April 2025
I was fortunate enough to walk around the castle very early in the morning, and I was the only person in the grounds, it felt like a private viewing. That’s it for this week. More from Shrewsbury next time.
If you have made it this far, you probably like doors, and you really ought to take a look at the No Facilities blog by Dan Anton who has taken over the hosting of Thursday Doors from Norm 2.0 blog. Links to more doorscursions can be found in the comments section of Dan Anton’s weekly Thursday Doors post and his Sunday recap.
Doors 358 – Doors of Shrewsbury (part VIII) – April 2025 (and August 2025)
Quite unsurprisingly, this week I continue with doors from Shrewsbury, which I have to say has been a joy of doors. It is not every town centre that has so much to offer in terms of interesting doors, but in Shrewsbury they are absolutely everywhere. The rich history of the town is reflected in them.
This selection mostly features town house doors, some of which I think are quite amazing, the light blue ones in particular. Most were photographed in April 2025, but some on a return visit in August 2025. I hope you enjoy the selection.
Timber-framed Tudor house with studded door, Council House Court, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, August 2025Stunning entrance and doorway, Council House Court, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, August 2025Timber-framed Tudor house over gateway, Council House Court, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, August 2025Studded basement door, Council House Court, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, August 2025Double fronted shop windows either side of a gated door, Castle Gate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, April 2025Beautiful old studded door and timber door frame, Frankwell, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, April 2025Double handled panelled door and timber door frame, Frankwell, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, April 2025Wonderful light blue double door and stained glass windows, School Gardens, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, April 2025Studded light blue door, School Gardens, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, April 2025Grand red door and stained glass window above, Castle Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, April 2025
I think that there are about three more selections from Shrewsbury before I turn my attention to something different – I do apologise for this long series, but it was way too difficult to discard doors to favour brevity. May I wish you a happy weekend.
Until next time, see ya.
If you have made it this far, you probably like doors, and you really ought to take a look at the No Facilities blog by Dan Anton who has taken over the hosting of Thursday Doors from Norm 2.0 blog. Links to more doorscursions can be found in the comments section of Dan Anton’s weekly Thursday Doors post and his Sunday recap.
Sub, M32 roundabout, Bristol, April 2026Sub, Peel Street Green, Bristol, December 2025Sub, Frome Side, Bristol, December 2025Sub and Bloem, Frome Side, Bristol, December 2025Sub, M32 roundabout, Bristol, November 2025Sub, Monarch’s Way, Bristol, October 2025Sub, Peel Street Green, Bristol, July 2025Sub, M32 roundabout, Bristol, July 2025Sub, M32 roundabout, Bristol, July 2025Sub, M32 roundabout, Bristol, March 2025Sub, River Avon, Bristol, February 2025Sub, Greenway Bush Lane, Bristol, January 2025Sub, Frome Side, Bristol, January 2024Sub, M32 roundabout, Bristol, December 2024Sub, M32 roundabout, Bristol, November 2024Sub, Peel Street Green, Bristol, October 2024Sub and Bloem, M32 roundabout, Bristol, March 2024Sub, Greenbank, Bristol, February 2024Sub and Bloem, Greenbank, Bristol, February 2024Sub, Peel Street Green, Bristol, February 2024Sub, M32 Spot, Bristol, January 2024
Doors 357 – Doors of Shrewsbury (part VII) – April 2025
I am writing this in advance, because I will be on a train on my way to Cheltenham today to celebrate the declaration of another new National Nature Reserve in England. I do have a great job, and although incredibly busy is very rewarding, and chimes with my personal interests and values. This introduction is in part to excuse my brevity for this week’s selection of doors which were photographed back in April last year (while preparing for the declaration of the Stiperstones Landscape National Nature Reserve, in August 2025).
This week’s doors might feel a bit samey as some of my other posts from Shrewsbury, but there is one picture in particular that is one of my all-time favourite Thursday Doors images – can you guess which one it is? I hope you enjoy them:
Modern black door set in a Tudor timber-framed building, Butcher Row, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, April 2026Shop door to a 16th century timber-framed building, Pride Hill, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, April 2026Doors and tiled floor to Joules on the corner of Pride Hill and High Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, April 2026Serendipity – a man in white t-shirt and pink shorts matches the door he is painting perfectly, Shoplatch, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, April 2026Shop doors to a 15th or 16th century building, Mardol, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, April 2026
You can find out more about this building and the wooden dragon on this great blog post from the Memories of Shropshire website.
‘Puff’ a dragon gargoyle, Mardol, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, April 2026Crooked building with small shop door, Mardol, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, April 2026Steps leading to a white front door, Meadow Place, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, April 2026Old door, older doorway, Castle Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, April 2026Entrance to Shrewsbury Library, Castle Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, April 2026Butler’s Gate and studded door, School Gardens, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, April 2026
Something of an eclectic selection this week. Did you spot my favourite? It was the man in pink shorts painting a pink door white – moments like that don’t happen often, and I am so pleased that I captured it. May I wish you a very happy weekend when it finally comes along.
If you have made it this far, you probably like doors, and you really ought to take a look at the No Facilities blog by Dan Anton who has taken over the hosting of Thursday Doors from Norm 2.0 blog. Links to more doorscursions can be found in the comments section of Dan Anton’s weekly Thursday Doors post and his Sunday recap.
Doors 356 – Doors of Shrewsbury (part VI) – April 2025
I am in Cornwall with work, and seeing family, but have to jump in the car shortly to get home before travelling up to Leeds this afternoon. This will be a very short post as a result. Some ecclesiastical doors from Shrewsbury this week.
Two front doors to a timber-framed house, Saint Mary’s Place, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, EnglandSteps up to a black studded door, Saint Mary’s Place, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, EnglandChurch door, Church of St Mary the Virgin, Saint Mary’s Place, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, EnglandGhost door or window, Church of St Mary the Virgin, Saint Mary’s Place, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, EnglandGateway and door to lower level of Church of St Mary the Virgin, Saint Mary’s Place, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, EnglandChurch door and entrance to Church of St Mary the Virgin, Saint Mary’s Place, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, EnglandChurch door and front entrance to Church of St Mary the Virgin, Saint Mary’s Place, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, EnglandDoor and planters, St Mary the Virgin, Saint Mary’s Place, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England
If you have made it this far, you probably like doors, and you really ought to take a look at the No Facilities blog by Dan Anton who has taken over the hosting of Thursday Doors from Norm 2.0 blog. Links to more doorscursions can be found in the comments section of Dan Anton’s weekly Thursday Doors post and his Sunday recap.
Doors 355 – Doors of Shrewsbury (part V) – April 2025
It is my wife’s birthday today, which is a special family moment and means that I will be necessarily brief for today’s post.
After a brief hiatus last week, when I ran out of time to prepare some Shrewbury doors, the series continues with a mixed selection this week, from the town steeped in history. I hope you enjoy this selection of doors and views:
Ancient gateway with wooden surround, Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, April 2025Black door and brass plates, Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, April 2025Black doors of a timber-framed building, Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, April 2025Black door and large decorative window above, Beeches Lane, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, April 2025Beautiful Timber-framed building and shop/restaurant doors, Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, April 2025Steps and a water gauge alongside the River Severn, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, April 2025The English Bridge, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, April 2025The English Bridge, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, April 2025Ghost door in a wall alongside the River Severn, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, April 2025Archway on St Mary’s Water Lane, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, April 2025Secure door and locked gate, Saint Mary’s Water Lane, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, April 2025Grand blue door, Windsor Place, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, April 2025
When I took the photographs of the bridge, I hadn’t realised until afterwards that a lost soul was being talked away from sitting on the edge of the bridge by a police officer. In my original image (much higher resolution than here) I can see the pair. I am happy to report that the ‘jumper’ was safely talked away from the bridge, and I hope received the care and attention he needed.
More to come next time. Have a great, and in the UK, Bank Holiday weekend.
If you have made it this far, you probably like doors, and you really ought to take a look at the No Facilities blog by Dan Anton who has taken over the hosting of Thursday Doors from Norm 2.0 blog. Links to more doorscursions can be found in the comments section of Dan Anton’s weekly Thursday Doors post and his Sunday recap.
Asre, River Avon, Bristol, April 2026Asre, Dean Lane, Bristol, February 2026Asre, Dean Lane, Bristol, February 2026Asre, Dean Lane, Bristol, December 2025Asre, River Avon, Bristol, November 2025Asre, Dean Lane, Bristol, October 2025Asre, Dean Lane, Bristol, October 2025Asre, St Werburghs, Bristol, October 2025Asre, Dean Lane, Bristol, September 2025Asre, River Avon, Bristol, September 2025Asre, Dean Lane, Bristol, July 2025Asre, Dean Lane, Bristol, August 2025Asre, Moon Street, Bristol, April 2022Asre, M32 Spot, Bristol, April 2022Asre, Dean Lane, Bristol, April 2022Asre, Dean Lane, Bristol, April 2022Asre, Jamaica Street, Bristol, April 2022Asre, Moon Street, Bristol, May 2022Asre, St Werburghs, Bristol, April 2022Asre, River Avon, Bristol, April 2022Asre, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, March 2022Asre, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, March 2022Asre, St Werburghs, Bristol, March 2022
I am very busy at the moment and haven’t had time to prepare the next set of Shrewsbury doors, so as is my custom when under time-pressure, I am repurposing some old graffiti/street art pictures that have already been published on this blog that feature doors. It means I can keep my rhythm going, quickly and easily.
These pictures were originally posted in October-December 2024 and were photographed from May 2024 onwards. I hope you enjoy them
Farrah, Eastgate Retail Park, Bristol, October 2024Hazard, Little Bishop Street, Bristol, August 2024Astrea (HNH), Muriel Alleyway, Bristol, August 2024Dave Bain and David J. McMillan, Church Road, Bristol, September 2024Zase, Newfoundland Road, Bristol, November 2024Zase, Newfoundland Road, Bristol, November 2024Sepr, Gloucester Road, Bristol, November 2024Perspicere, Hornsey Road, North London, December 2024Hazard, Gloucester Road, Bristol, September 2024Dave Bain, Upfest 2024, Bristol, May 2024Katie Scott, Upfest 24, Lime Road, Bristol, May 2024
That’s it for this week, I hope to get back on track with more doors from Shrewsbury next time. Have a great weekend.
If you have made it this far, you probably like doors, and you really ought to take a look at the No Facilities blog by Dan Anton who has taken over the hosting of Thursday Doors from Norm 2.0 blog. Links to more doorscursions can be found in the comments section of Dan Anton’s weekly Thursday Doors post and his Sunday recap.
Doors 353 – Doors of Shrewsbury (part IV) – April 2025
This week I bring you an assortment of doors from Shrewsbury, some of them domestic and some commercial. All of them a bit quirky or old. I hope you enjoy them:
Unitarian Church door, High Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, April 2025
Wonky door frame, High Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, April 2025
Blue door with two glass bay windows, High Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, April 2025
Inconspicuous old brown door and doorframe, Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, April 2025
Door through passageway and gate, Dogpole, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, April 2025
Three front doors, Dogpole, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, April 2025
I can’t even guess what is going on with the brick work over the middle door – I’m not sure that building regulations would let you get away with something like that these days. Maybe there was never a door there originally, but two windows side by side, and a door was recessed into where the right-hand window had been?
Double black doors and solid portico, Dogpole, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, April 2025
Upstairs balcony door, Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, April 2025
Henry Tudor House, with shop doors, Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, April 2025
It is great to see some painted utility boxes from Shrewsbury… I’ll see if I can dig them out as a special from the town.
That’s it for another week. Lots more to come next time. Until then have a great end of week and weekend.
If you have made it this far, you probably like doors, and you really ought to take a look at the No Facilities blog by Dan Anton who has taken over the hosting of Thursday Doors from Norm 2.0 blog. Links to more doorscursions can be found in the comments section of Dan Anton’s weekly Thursday Doors post and his Sunday recap.
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