On the Origins of Charles Darwin: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Shrewsbury
On the Origins of Charles Darwin: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Shrewsbury
On the Origins of Charles Darwin: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Shrewsbury
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See where evolutionist Charles Darwin grew up and found so much inspiration on this self-guided walking tour in Shrewsbury
• Find out the historic significance of Shakespearean characters like Harry Hotspur and Prince Hal
• Hear from producer Owen Bowles, a Blue Badge Tourist Guide for the Heart of England region
• Do it all in two hours or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home
Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.
The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
Itinerary
Shrewsbury Castle(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeThis self-guided audio tour starts in front of Shrewsbury Castle. You'll hear about the castle, Darwin's connection to the town and how the tour works using the VoiceMap app before you get going.Shrewsbury Library(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeThe tour passes by the Shrewsbury Library, once the Shrewsbury School which was attended by Darwin, the Conservative politician Michael Heseltine, and Monty Python actor, author and travel documentary maker Michael PalinSt. Mary's Church(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeThe tour passes by St Mary's Church where Darwin worshipped as a boy.Dogpole(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeThe tour takes you through Dogpole where you'll here the origins of the street's unusual name.Wyle Cop(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeThe tour takes you through Wyle Cop where you'll here the origins of the street's unusual name.The Lion Hotel(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeThe tour passes by Lion Inn Hotel, where Darwin embarked on his five-year-long journey around the world that helped him form his theory of evolution.Henry Tudor Inn(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeThe tour passes by several Tudor-style houses.Shrewsbury Abbey(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeThe tour passes by Shrewsbury Abbey. You'll hear how the abbey is the setting for The Cadfael Chronicles, a thriller series by Ellis Peter.Saint Alkmund's Church(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeThe tour passes by Saint Alkmunds Church. You'll hear about the church while you walk.Old Market Hall(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeOn this tour, you'll see the 16th century Old Market Hall.Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeOn this tour, you'll find out what treasures are hidden in plain sight within the Shrewsbury Museum.Saint Chad's Church(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeThe tour passes by St Chad’s Church, the largest circular church in Britain.The Quarry Park(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeThe tour guides you through Quarry Park. Here you'll hear how Darwin was inspired by what he observed.The Dingle(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeThe tour guides you through Dingle Gardens. Here you'll hear how Darwin was inspired by what he observed.Charles Darwin(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeOn this tour you'll take in the many areas around Shrewbury that inspired Charles Darwin.
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