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Monuments & Statues in Shrewsbury

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Monuments & Statues in Shrewsbury

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  • alibatty🦇
    Dundee, UK20,614 contributions
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    Charles 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 2024
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  • rayraysworld
    Warwick, UK1,961 contributions
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    who 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 2024
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  • rayraysworld
    Warwick, UK1,961 contributions
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    never 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 visiting
    Written 26 May 2024
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  • johnhp702
    Derby, UK20,502 contributions
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    Best 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 2023
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  • Win Task
    Bedford, UK2,258 contributions
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    It 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 2024
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  • Win Task
    Bedford, UK2,258 contributions
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    It'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 listed
    Written 7 July 2024
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  • rayraysworld
    Warwick, UK1,961 contributions
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    this 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 bench
    Written 26 May 2024
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  • Geoff H
    Sissinghurst, UK17,736 contributions
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    Like 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 2022
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  • malc1005
    Kettering, UK5,529 contributions
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    This is a lovely memorial statue or bust, to the gardener Percy Thrower, situated in a lovely gardens.
    Written 2 August 2023
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  • Edward
    Santa Rosa, CA3,237 contributions
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    As 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 2023
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  • malc1005
    Kettering, UK5,529 contributions
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    These 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 2023
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  • rayraysworld
    Warwick, UK1,961 contributions
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    nice 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 2024
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  • Geoff H
    Sissinghurst, UK17,736 contributions
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    You 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 2022
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  • malc1005
    Kettering, UK5,529 contributions
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    A nice statue on the Shrewsbury Prison façade, to the penal reformer John Howard. Well worth a look.
    Written 2 August 2023
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  • malc1005
    Kettering, UK5,529 contributions
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    This is a statue of an Eagle, set in the Dingle, in Shrewsbury. Well worth a visit, if your in the area.
    Written 3 August 2023
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