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Charles Darwin

Shrewsbury 12 February 1809 - Downe 19 April 1882
English naturalist who realised and presented compelling evidence that all species of life have evolved over time from common ancestors
(Wikipedia)

Horace Montford
Broad & Son (London)
1897

Description

Bronze statue of Darwin sitting in a chair.

Inscription(s)

DARWIN

erected by
the shropshire horticultural society 1897

Signature

H Montford Sc:
broad & son / founders, london

Sculptor

Horace Montford (Shrewsbury 1841-1918), British sculptor (Mapping of Sculpture).

Sources & Information

Public Monuments and Sculpture Association, National Recording Project Database.

Locatie (N 52°42'37" - W 2°45'2") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: gbwm010; Photograph: 22 October 2009
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