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Charles Darwin, Edward VI, Shrewsbury School, and Library, Shrewsbury black plaque

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Charles Darwin, Edward VI, Shrewsbury School, and Library, Shrewsbury black plaque
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This black commemorative plaque records: Castle Gates Library 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 Recorded plaque organisation: Rotary Club of Shrewsbury.
King Edward VI of England (1537-1553) was the ruler during which the Castle Gates Library was founded, marking an important educational initiative. Charles Darwin (1809-1882), a pivotal figure in science for his theory of evolution by natural selection, was educated at Shrewsbury School on this site.

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