St Mary the Virgin
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
St Mary’s is as good an introduction to the development of Gothic architecture through the ages as you are likely to find anywhere.
The Edwardian façade hides a much older building.
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
This nonconformist church was founded in 1692 after the Great Ejection.
The royal coat of arms of George I confirms the legality of this dissenting congregation.
On the walls are monuments recording significant figures in the church’s history, including Charles Darwin who worshiped here as a boy and had his early schooling from the minister.
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
St Mary’s is as good an introduction to the development of Gothic architecture through the ages as you are likely to find anywhere.
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Designed by Edward Pugin, son of Augustus Pugin, and was completed in 1856: amongst its glories is the stained glass.
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
This rather extraordinary parish church, set on a spacious green hill above the River Severn, stands in stark contrast to Shrewsbury's medieval streets and mainly Tudor townscape.