1898 – High School for Girls, Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Architect: A.E. Lloyd Oswell

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“‘This building, for day-scholars only, is erected partly on and below the old town walls, the level of the ground being some feet. below the street, sloping rapidly away at the back. This has allowed of an upper and lower ground-floor plan, the pupils’ entrance to the latter being by a sloping way under the main entrance from the street. The assembly hall is 3:5ft. high, with corridor and gallery on three sides. The elevations are faced with “Heather” Leicestershire bricks, relieved with stone bands and oak framing. The gable of porch contains the sign and motto of the Company: ” Knowledge is now no more a fountain sealed.” Mr. A.E. Lloyd Oswell is the architect.”

Published June 8, 2025