Shrewsbury in Shropshire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Clive of India Statue
Photographed by Ray Gurganus, May 17, 2026
1. Clive of India Statue Marker
Major-General Robert Clive M.P.,
1st Baron Clive KB, FRS 1725-1774
Clive of India
Clive was born near Market Drayton in 1725. He arrived in India in 1744 after his father acquired a position for him as a Clerk with the East India Company. Clive rose through the ranks as the company began to seize control of most of the Indian subcontinent for the British Empire.
During short periods when he returned home, Clive pursued a successful political career. His new wealth allowed him to buy property and purchase political influence in Cornwall and Bishop's Castle. Clive died on 22 November 1774 at his London home.
A controversial figure
Lord Clive's actions on behalf of the East India Company and the profits extracted by him and the Company, resulted in the plundering of India and inflicted famine, poverty and other atrocities upon the people of India.
Clive is a figure whose actions, both at home and abroad, have always been controversial. During his lifetime he was openly criticised with Parliament opening an inquiry into his behaviour and the practices of the East India Company. Back in Britain he was also implicated
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The statue
In 1856 local veterinary surgeon William Litt started a campaign to honour Lord Clive with a statue in Shrewsbury.
His suggestion gained support and a committee was established to raise the funds. However, even as subscriptions were being sought, the Indian Mutiny (1857-1859) led to questions about whether it should be erected. As a result, funds fell short and the vision for the monument was scaled back. This statue was unveiled on 18 January 1860.
Erected by Shropshire Council.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is November 22, 1774.
Location. 52° 42.467′ N, 2° 45.24′ W. Marker is in Shrewsbury, England, in Shropshire. It is on The Square. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Shrewsbury, England SY1 1JZ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Midlands. It is also on the British Marches. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of
Photographed by Ray Gurganus, May 17, 2026
2. Clive of India Statue
The marker is just out of the picture, on the right.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 18 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Market Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Shrewsbury Unitarian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); The Drapers Hall (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Cadman (about 180 meters away); Charles Woolley Bage (1752-1822) (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Darwin's Shrewsbury (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Castle Gates Library (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Whitchurch Road Cemetery (approx. 17.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shrewsbury.
Also see . . . Robert Clive (Wikipedia). (Submitted on October 8, 2026.)
Additional keywords. colonialism
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3. Shrewsbury - the Square, with Clive statue
Credits. This page was last revised on October 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 6, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 6, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on October 8, 2026. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
