Digital hearing aids Oswestry - Shropshire Hearing Aids

Digital hearing aids Oswestry - Shropshire Hearing Aids

Oswestry is a town and civil parish in Shropshire, England near the Welsh border. Its position means it has a vibrant mixed heritage and has changed hands many times between Welsh and English rulers. With a population of 17,116 it is the third largest town in Shropshire behind Telford and Shrewsbury. The area has been occupied as far back as 550BC and you can still see the evidence of an early settlement in Old Oswestry where there is an Iron Age hill fort.



Although the main language spoken in the town today is English there are many Welsh place and street names within the town. One example of this is the town’s Welsh name, ‘Croesoswallt’, meaning ‘Oswald’s Cross’. This is after Anglo-Saxon King Oswald, who was killed in battle and dismembered. According to legend an eagle carried Oswald’s arm to a tree and miracles were later performed at the tree, as Oswald was considered a saint. The town eventually became known as ‘Oswald’s Tree’ and this is from where the current name is derived.

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In 1190 Oswestry was granted its Market Charter and from then on held a vibrant market every Wednesday. A highly successful animal market was held in the Market Square until the late 1960’s when an outbreak of Foot and Mouth disease forced it to be relocated outside the town centre. In the 1990’s a shepherd and sheep statue was erected in the Market Square as a memorial to the town’s trading heritage.
Recently voted as ‘one of the coolest places to live in England’ Oswestry’s reputation as a strategic strong hold has now given way to a town known for its eclectic mix of shopping, fine dining and drinking establishments. In fact, Oswestry is famous for the number of public houses per head of population. There are currently 30 public houses in the town and a story incorporating the names of all the pubs that have been in the town can be found on a wall of The Oak public house in Church Street.


Time at the bar!
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King of the castle?
If you’re visiting Oswestry and want to make the most of the local attractions then take a trip to the nearby Whittington Castle. Just three miles north east of Oswestry, the castle dates back to the 13th Century and is the only castle in England to be owned and managed by the local community.


For those of you who are interested in the local history then Shelf Bank is another must see spot. Shelf Bank is a large hill in the centre of Oswestry consisting of grassland, woodland and scrub. Legend has it that a long forgotten landlord donated the land to ‘the children of Oswestry’. This claim has caused disputes over the ownership of the land and it is now managed by Oswestry Borough Council, who have applied for Local Nature Reserve status in the hope of preserving the open land for future generations.

All the fun of the fair!
Oswestry has many public events held throughout the year including fetes, music concerts, craft fairs, vintage vehicle shows and open air film showings. One of the most exciting events in the calendar is the Oswestry Festival of the Word, celebrating the written, spoken and sung word. You’ll find author talks, book signings, children’s events, poetry readings and so much more.

If edible treats are more your thing, then visit the town during the Oswestry Food and Drink Festival. The community comes together to provide visitors with two days of amazing food, drink and local talent.
‘Hello’ or ‘Hylô’ from Oswestry!

The town has had a mixed English and Welsh speaking population for centuries, although in recent times the dominant language has been English. The parish church conducted services in Welsh until 1814 and there is still a substantial number of the town’s population who are Welsh speakers.
Oswestry is also known for being one of the only towns to have a Welsh language bookshop outside of Wales.

Famous faces of Oswestry!
• Jesse Armstrong – TV comedy writer
• Wilfred Owen – World War One soldier and poet
• Carl Griffiths – footballer
• Barbara Pym – author
• Mark Laff – drummer in rock band, Generation X
• Alexander McMillian – chairman of McMillian Publishing Ltd
• Trevor Rees-Jones – bodyguard to Diana, the late Princess of Wales

Whether you visit Whittington Castle, take a stroll along the Offa’s Dyke footpaths or get stuck in at the Food and Drink Festival, you’re sure to have a great time in Oswestry. However, if your hearing means you wouldn’t be able to enjoy all the sights and sounds that Oswestry has to offer, maybe it’s time to think about digital hearing aids.

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