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DarwIN Festival 2025
Through February, Shrewsbury celebrates its connection to the father of evolution with a month-long festival.
Explore Shrewsbury's Darwinian heritage
Posted 16 September 2020
The Darwin Shrewsbury Trail
Shrewsbury's townscape formed the backdrop to many pivotal moments in Darwin’s early life. His story is written on the walls and cobbled streets of…
Posted 10 September 2018
Charles Darwin in Shrewsbury
The father of evolution, Charles Darwin was born in Shrewsbury on 12th February 1809 at Mount House. Before attending Edinburgh and Cambridge…
Posted 26 February 2017
The Little Book of Darwin in Shrewsbury
so many things to do
Discovering New Species and Relocating Extinct Plants
Dr Maarten Christenhusz presents a fascinating talk on the discovery of new species and relocating extinct plants.Roughly 2,300 new plant species…
08 February 2025
Walking in Darwin's Footsteps
In the footsteps of young Charles Darwin - Walking Tour around Shrewsbury town centre. The walking tour, led by local historian Nigel J Hinton, will…
11 February 2025
Spotlight Talk: The Thinking Path - Art and Science
Join us for this free lunchtime talk as part of Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery’s popular Spotlight series for the DarwIN Shrewsbury Festival. This…
11 February 2025
Annual Birthday Toast to Charles Darwin
Join Festival founder, Jon King at the Bell Stone in the Morris Hall Courtyard, for the annual toast to Shrewsbury's famous son. Bring a drink to…
12 February 2025
Tour of Darwin's Shrewsbury
Why not celebrate Darwin’s birthday by joining Festival founder and author Jon King on this fascinating guided tour around Darwin’s…
12 February 2025
Charles Darwin's 216th Birthday Celebration: Natural Selection in Sound - An Evening in His Birthplace
Natural Selection in Sound: The Evolutionary Journey from Classical Harmony to Jazz Freedom. With pianist James C Taylor. Join us for a special…
12 February 2025
Charles Darwin's Shrewsbury
Join local historian Russell Game for this fascinating insight into the town that Charles Darwin called home. Charles Darwin was born in Shrewsbury…
13 February 2025
Darwin House and Grounds Tour
Walk around the birthplace and family home of Charles Darwin. Please note: Mobility is essential for this tour of the house and grounds. Access to…
14 February 2025
LEGO EXPLORER - A Darwin themed Lego® Workshop
A Darwin-themed Lego® workshop. Find out about the life of Charles Darwin and build your own Lego® model inspired by the great explorer.Please…
15 February 2025
The Bages and the Darwins: Talk by Penny Ward
As part of Shrewsbury’s internationally important Darwin Festival, join historian, Penny Ward, as she reveals the links between members of the two…
15 February 2025
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