Shrewsbury in Shropshire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
The Drapers Hall
Photographed by Ray Gurganus
1. The Drapers Hall Marker
This guildhall was built between 1576 and 1580.
The company prospered in the Welsh cloth trade and dominated the life of the town from the 1550's until 1700.
This plaque commemorates the restoration of this building in 1993 by the Drapers Company, London.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Labor Unions. A significant historical year for this entry is 1576.
Location. 52° 42.494′ N, 2° 45.096′ W. Marker is in Shrewsbury, England, in Shropshire. It is on St Mary's Place, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. 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: Cadman (within shouting distance of this marker); Shrewsbury Unitarian Church (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Castle Gates Library (approx. 0.2 kilometers away).
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Photographed by Ray Gurganus
2. The Drapers Hall
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 108 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 23, 2024, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
