Ludlow in Shropshire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
4-5 King Street
A draper's shop since the 17th century. Boyhood home of Sir William Jukes Steward (1842-1912), Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives.
Erected by Ludlow Civic Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics.
Location. 52° 22.073′ N, 2° 43.115′ W. Marker is in Ludlow, England, in Shropshire. Marker is on King Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4-5 King Street, Ludlow, England SY8 1AQ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 20 King Street / 1 Broad Street (a few steps from this marker); 7-10 King Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Fish Street (within shouting distance of this marker); The Butter Cross (within shouting distance of this marker); Tamberlaine House (within shouting distance of this marker); Hosyers Almshouses (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bull Ring (within shouting distance of this marker); The Rose & Crown (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ludlow.
Also see . . . Sir William Jukes Steward.
Excerpt: "a New Zealand politician and the first Liberal Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives. He represented South Canterbury electorates in Parliament for a total of 34 years, before being appointed to the Legislative Council. He served briefly on the Otago Provincial Council and was Mayor of Oamaru for three years."(Submitted on September 19, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England.)
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