The tattoo shop at 138 Abbey Foregate is fitted to an exceptionally high standard. The tattoo studio has state of the art lighting, air conditioning and heating system, cloakroom and kitchen facilities, specialist non-slip hygiene floor coverings and CCTV client safety system. Each tattoo workspace includes industry leading tattoo chairs, tattoo and hygiene products plus state of the art tattoo equipment. we take the art of tattooing seriously and believe that our clients deserve the best.
Apotropaic Symbols & Witch Marks
During the renovation of 138 Abbey Foregate, which had stood derelict for many years, strange marks and symbols were discovered burned into the woodwork and fabric of the building. The building, dating back to the 1800’s is in close proximity to many other sites of historical interest, such as the Shrewsbury Abbey and one of the oldest recorded hostelries in England.
138 Abbey Foregate exuded a heavy and imposing presence throughout the renovation phase, with the discovery of small rooms with barred windows, hidden staircases and vaulted basement. The marks discovered in the building have been investigated and are confirmed to be apotropaic, thought to protect the building and the occupants from evil entities such as the devil, demons and witches. Apotropaic marks and witch marks have been discovered in historic buildings over recent decades.
Not just a tattoo studio
The studio is not just your average tattoo studio. One for sorrow is full of oddities, curiosities, taxidermy, human skulls, antique medical equipment and much more. We encourage you to take a look around, ask questions and take everything in!
Art first, Tattoo second.
We live and breathe ART. You will see original artwork from our artists displayed around the studio, and in the back we have a large room that serves as an art studio where artists can take the time to draw, paint and express themselves through all kinds of media.
From time to time we hold art classes at the studio such as live drawing, oil painting and still life.
Since 2023 Mark Weatherhead has organised ‘Art Fusion’ live art performance at Tattoo Freeze tattoo convention in Telford in collaboration with other artists from OFS and other studios across the country. Originally created and made famous by the legendary paul booth, art fusion is an event that consists of 4 or 5 artists working on the same amount of canvases, rotating every 5 minutes for the duration of the performance. Creating a freestyle amalgamation of all the artists styles that have been involved, harmoniously fusing all creative minds together on canvas.
Watch the documentary
Come with us on a journey of exploration and learn about One For Sorrow Tattoo Parlour and the team that inspired the creation of this unique, award winning tattoo studio, based in the heart of Shrewsbury, Shropshire, UK
with special thanks to:
DIRK ROSENLÖCHER – Video Creation – www.diro.tv
HENRY SGRAG – Curiosities Curator – www.curiositiesfromthe5thcorner.com
SIMON AIREY – Exotic Animal Keeper – www.cornerexotics.co.uk