
What is recorded here
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.
William Rowley was a successful draper and brewer in the late 16th century who became one of the most prominent figures in Bridgnorth; he is remembered for constructing the town's first brick mansion in 1618, marking a significant architectural advancement.
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