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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.

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