Shrewsbury in Shropshire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Castle Gates Library
Photographed by Stephen Palmer, February 26, 2025
1. Castle Gates Library Marker
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 the 60th anniversary in 1986 of the Rotary Club of Shrewsbury.
Erected 1986 by Rotary Club International.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1552.
Location. 52° 42.629′ N, 2° 45.055′ W. Marker is in Shrewsbury, England, in Shropshire. It is on Castle Gates, on the left when traveling north. Marker is to the left of the entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Castle Gates, Shrewsbury, England SY1 2AS, 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: Cadman (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Drapers Hall (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Shrewsbury Unitarian Church (approx. 0.4 kilometers away).
this page online
Photographed by Stephen Palmer, February 26, 2025
2. Statue of Charles Darwin and Castle Gates Library Marker
Photographed by Stephen Palmer, February 26, 2025
3. Castle Gates Library
Credits. This page was last revised on February 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 26, 2025, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. This page has been viewed 74 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 26, 2025, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
