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William Rowley black plaque

Commemorative plaque
William Rowley black plaque
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This black commemorative plaque records: Rowleys House & Mansion. William Rowley of Worsfield near Bridgnorth established himself as a draper and brewer in the timber framed building in the reign of Elizabeth I. In 1618, having become prosperous, he built the attached mansion, the first brick house in the town Recorded plaque organisation: Rotary Club of Shrewsbury.

From the Open Plaques record 41714

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