Jon King - Charles Darwin's childhood in Shrewsbury

Created by Shrewsbury School and Oak Meadow Primary School (part of the Marches Academy Trust) this series of videos has been created aimed particularly at Yr5-9 students with the aim to develop an interest in the life and work of Charles Darwin. 

Jon King takes us on a guided tour of the town of Shrewsbury, birthplace of Charles Darwin on 12th February 1809.  

Jon brings to life the various town landmarks associated with the young Charles Darwin, up to the call to take part in the Voyage of the Beagle.

These videos are part of a broader project on Darwin/evolution available to schools in the Easter term 2022.  Schools that sign up have the opportunity to attend a live Q&A session with experts from the UK and further afield. 

Further topics include the 'Voyage of the Beagle', 'Darwin's finches' and 'Evolution of Viruses'. Free accompanying teacher resources (for Yrs 5-9) are available on request from Shrewsbury School - please email Stuart Cowper, Head of Partnership and Community Engagement at the school, at shc@shrewsbury.org.uk or telephone 01743 280514.