Go behind the scenes of Shrewsbury’s public library, home to Shrewsbury School when Charles Darwin was a schoolboy.

Find out about Darwin’s experiences as a pupil, life in the school and the history of the building.

BOOKING 

FREE EVENT

Limited spaces, please book with Library staff on 01743 255308 or email shrewsbury.library@shropshire.gov.uk

Shrewsbury Library is housed in a Grade I listed building situated on Castle Gates near Shrewsbury Castle. The site was the home of Shrewsbury School from 1550 until 1882. Charles Darwin was educated here.