Monuments & Statues in Shrewsbury
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Monuments & Statues in Shrewsbury
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- alibatty🦇Dundee, UK20,614 contributionsCharles Darwin, the world 🌍 famous English naturalist, geologist and botanist, who introduced the theory of evolution, is one of Shrewsburys most celebrated citizens. He was born in the town on 12/02/1809, and rather fittingly his statue is located outside of what used to be the school he attended - and is now the town library. The bronze statue of a seated , cross legged Darwin , upon a large ornate armchair, was created by sculptor Horace Montford, and presented by Shrewsbury Horticultural Society in 1897. The pedestal is made of polished black granite, and the stepped base of white Devonshire granite. It’s situated within its own little square , which is surrounded by cultivated floral displays and benches - on which to ponder on the brilliance of this man.Written 3 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- rayraysworldWarwick, UK1,961 contributionswho thinks column should be spelled collum. yes a mightily impressive column this is. never went up it. just drove past it slowly and had a good look but its impressive and sort of out of place.Written 26 May 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- rayraysworldWarwick, UK1,961 contributionsnever went inside the library as it was closed but the building is lovely and the statue of Darwin is nice too and the sculptured head of Mary Webb made it worth visitingWritten 26 May 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- johnhp702Derby, UK20,502 contributionsBest known as Clive of India this is a very imposing statue in the Market Square it is worth taking a few minutes to read the information board about this great man.Written 27 August 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Win TaskBedford, UK2,258 contributionsIt is a part of history and adding a interesting point in the area. But the funny thing about this Hercules statue is it was baked originally. Because it was erected in front of church so after a lot of complaints, they add fig leaf on Hercules naked part 😜Written 7 July 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Win TaskBedford, UK2,258 contributionsIt's located in the Quarry park and worth to visit. It's like a bandstand dome with a statue of an angel in warrior uniform. It's Grade II listedWritten 7 July 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- rayraysworldWarwick, UK1,961 contributionsthis stunning statue resides in the grounds of shrewsbury castle. there is a bench right in front of it so make sure you sit on it so you can spoil everyones chances of getting a really good photo of it. thats what happened to us anyway. hint to staff.....move the benchWritten 26 May 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Geoff HSissinghurst, UK17,736 contributionsLike Cleopatra's Needle in London, the William James Clement Needle is also on a river bank (just) but there the similarity ends. This memorial obelisk, though, is hidden by trees and bushes and is not that easy to spot. It used to be a public drinking fountain but not any longer. If you're walking alongside the river it's certainly worth stopping to have a look at.Written 2 November 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- malc1005Kettering, UK5,529 contributionsThis is a lovely memorial statue or bust, to the gardener Percy Thrower, situated in a lovely gardens.Written 2 August 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- EdwardSanta Rosa, CA3,237 contributionsAs a simple monument to veterans, this is a nice and effective. The statue is well executed and simple yet effective in the pose. It commands a lovely aspect looking over the lower ground along the river, across the street from St. Chad's church. It specifically commemorates those who died in the Boer War.Written 14 May 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- malc1005Kettering, UK5,529 contributionsThese are three sculptures in a small garden area, of War poet Wilfred Owen, Shrewsbury's town crier Martin Wood and Sabrina, the goddess of the River Severn.Written 5 August 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- rayraysworldWarwick, UK1,961 contributionsnice memorial statue for a local legend. this is at the library near the Darwin statue. her grave can also be found at a shrewsbury cemetery.Written 27 May 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Geoff HSissinghurst, UK17,736 contributionsYou have to look out for this interesting memorial as it is high up on the wall. There is, though, an information board which gives brief details of the career of the man being honoured, another famous son of Shrewsbury. Well worth stopping to have a look at when you are wandering round the beautiful St Mary's Church.Written 4 November 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- malc1005Kettering, UK5,529 contributionsA nice statue on the Shrewsbury Prison façade, to the penal reformer John Howard. Well worth a look.Written 2 August 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- malc1005Kettering, UK5,529 contributionsThis is a statue of an Eagle, set in the Dingle, in Shrewsbury. Well worth a visit, if your in the area.Written 3 August 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
