We specialise in all kinds of different tattoos from traditional, portraiture/realism to full body pieces & just plain weird stuff - if you have an idea that different & original - we are interested! The easiest and most effective method is to email us, or you can telephone. You will then be contacted by us to talk through your ideas either over the phone, via email, or visiting the studio.

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Life & Death Tattoos is a modern, expanding studio & strives to produce the very best in tattoo art owned & run by John Lewis. Life & Death Tattoos is situated in Frankwell, in the heart of Shrewsbury, Shropshire within the United Kingdom. John Lewis first opened the doors in 2009 under the guise of Tattoos by Lewis, tattooing out of the back of a sunbed shop.

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Paula Metcalfe

Jan 19, 2022

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Rich professional done tattoo to cover a scar but also match with a tattoo on the same arm.

Claire Louise

Aug 18, 2021

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Really nice Tattooist with a nice relaxed atmosphere, everyone made me feel very welcome 😊
Thanks again to Rich, who has done a great job & did exactly what I wanted…😊
Look forward to seeing you all again…😊

Aug 13, 2021

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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Value
Rich did some work on my neck. He exceeded expectations, amazing artist, great skill and lovely to talk to.
Service: Tattoos

Russell Gill

Nov 04, 2020

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Amazing studio with artist not only at the top of the game, but available artist for all styles. Cannot wait to get back in the chair soon

Shane Morgan

Sep 24, 2020

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Absolutely amazing experience here today at life and death tattoo
Very professional tattooists, clean studio, lovely all round experience
Huge thank you to jimbo, for the piece he did for me today
Top work, will definitely be revisiting

Phil Griffin

Jul 30, 2020

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Rich has done both of mine, and he was ace. Good company and a really relaxed and laid back atmosphere - only have 2 tattoos but don't think I would go anywhere else. Thanks a lot!

James Jt Tomlinson

Oct 23, 2019

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Had my first tattoo here with Rich, it was a very simple design but significant to me. Rich was great and talked through the process, having caught the bug I will most certainly be back again! Thanks guys!

Billie Roberts

Jan 12, 2019

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Absolutely love both tattoos done by Rich. Such a lovely place with lovely staff, especially Lisa. Made me feel so welcome, calmed my nerves, offered me drinks and made me feel at home and like she was a second mum. Definitely recommend going here. 😊😊

Hazel Jump

Jun 03, 2018

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Really friendly. Beautiful tattoo. Easy to book. Only lost a star, because I think I should have been invited in to discuss what I wanted. So it was nearly ready when I came in. As it then took a while for the artist to design it from scratch. But it was clean and tidy. It was a great experience. The artist explained everything to clearly and with enough detail.

Alex Dixon

Sep 13, 2016

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Classy place with a strong reputation and talented artists. In particular, John Lewis's tattoo work is second to none.

The Fitness Booth

Sep 27, 2014

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I've been following Life & Death Tattoos for a while now.
Put it this way. If it's Black and Grey - Nothing comes close to John and Life & Death.
The attention to detail, the shading, just the finer things you wouldn't necessary expect. It's these small things that truly set John's work apart from the rest.
In short: Beautiful artwork - Truly a master at his craft.