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 families who were pioneers in science and technology.

Learn about the relationship between Robert Darwin, Charles Darwin’s father, and Charles Bage, the designer of the world’s first iron-framed building, the Main Mill at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings. Penny will also explore other innovative figures behind this iconic and lovingly restored building.