Shrewsbury in Shropshire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Cadman
Photographed by Ray Gurganus
1. Cadman Marker
Let this small Monument record the name
Of CADMAN, and to future times proclaim
How by'n attempt to fly from this high spire
Across the Sabrine stream he did acquire
His fatal end. Twas not for want of skill
Or courage to perform the task he fell:
No, no, a faulty Cord being drawn too tight
Hurried his Soul on high to take her flight
Which bid the Body here beneath good Night.
Febr. 2nd, 1739 aged 28.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Notable Events. A significant historical date for this entry is February 2, 1739.
Location. 52° 42.515′ N, 2° 45.094′ W. Marker is in Shrewsbury, England, in Shropshire. It is on St Mary's Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Shrewsbury, England SY1 1DX, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in England’s Midlands. It is also on the British Marches. Globally, it is in the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Drapers Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Shrewsbury Unitarian Church (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Castle Gates Library (about 210 meters away).
Also see . . . Robert Cadman (Wikipedia).
Overview: Robert Cadman or Robert Kidman (17112 February 1739) was an 18th-century steeplejack(Submitted on April 25, 2024.)and ropeslider who between 1732 and 1739 performed feats of daring, ultimately by sliding or flying down a rope from St Mary's Church, Shrewsbury to the Gay Meadow across the River Severn.
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His death: Cadman walked some 250 metres up the rope that connected the 68-metre-high spire of St Mary's Church with an anchor in the ground in Gay Meadow, Shrewsbury. Climbing up the rope across the River Severn, he performed tricks on the way. When at the top, near the pinnacle of the spire, he donned a wooden breastplate with a central groove and hurtled to earth along the rope.
On 2 February 1739 he fell to his death when the rope broke
Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 8, 2024
2. Cadman Marker
Photographed by Ray Gurganus
3. Cadman Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 23, 2024, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 143 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 23, 2024, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
