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Charles Darwin, Edward VI, Shrewsbury School, and Library, Shrewsbury black plaque

Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom

Charles Darwin, Edward VI, Shrewsbury School, and Library, Shrewsbury black plaque

Castle Gates Library Founded by Edward VI in 1552, Shrewsbury School occupied this site until 1882. The stone buildings were built 1594-1630. Sir Philip Sidney, Judge Jeffreys and Charles Darwin were educated here. Re-opened as a library in 1983 after complete renovation. This plaque commemorates th

e 60th anniversary in 1986 of The Rotary Club of Shrewsbury

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