Shrewsbury in Shropshire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

The English Bridge

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, May 17, 2026

1. The English Bridge Marker

Inscription. The English Bridge was built in 1768 - 1774 on the site of an earlier bridge.

In 1925 - 1927 it was taken down and completely rebuilt, its steep gradient halved, its width increased by 26 feet, and every sound stone in the original structure reused.

The bridge was opened by Her Majesty the Queen on the 13th August 1927.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts. A significant historical year for this entry is 1768.

Location. 52° 42.397′ N, 2° 44.855′ W. Marker is in Shrewsbury, England, in Shropshire. It is on English Bridge, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Shrewsbury, England SY1 1XH, 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 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 8 other markers are within walking distance

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of this marker: Abbey Gardens (within shouting distance of this marker); The Lion (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); The Drapers Hall (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Cadman (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Shrewsbury Unitarian Church (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Clive of India Statue (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); The Market Hall (approx. half a kilometer away); Darwin's Shrewsbury (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shrewsbury.

The English Bridge image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, May 17, 2026

2. The English Bridge

Credits. This page was last revised on October 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 6, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 13 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 6, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.