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Darwin celebrations in pictures

Celebrations were held in Shrewsbury on February 12, 2009, to mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin.

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Pupils from St Winifred's Convent School taking a look at the birthday cake to mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin.Pupils from St Winifred's Convent School taking a look at the birthday cake to mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin.

Darwin's birthday cake in the Square, Shrewsbury. People crowd round to get a look at the cake.Darwin's birthday cake in the Square, Shrewsbury. People crowd round to get a look at the cake.

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The toast to Darwin at Morris Hall.The toast to Darwin at Morris Hall.

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Darwin Events Coordinator Jon King reading from The Origin of Species at the toast to Darwin at Morris Hall.Darwin Events Coordinator Jon King reading from The Origin of Species at the toast to Darwin at Morris Hall.

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Members of the Shrewsbury Heritage Celebrations in period costumes, from left, Robert Elliott, Judith Webster, Andrew Bannerman, Barbara Goldsmith, Christine Greaves and Eddie Goldsmith.Members of the Shrewsbury Heritage Celebrations in period costumes, from left, Robert Elliott, Judith Webster, Andrew Bannerman, Barbara Goldsmith, Christine Greaves and Eddie Goldsmith.

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Unveiling of the Darwin Waymarker at the Shrewsbury Library. Mayor of Shrewsbury and Atcham, Anne Chebsey, left with Mike Dalton from the Royal Mail.Unveiling of the Darwin Waymarker at the Shrewsbury Library. Mayor of Shrewsbury and Atcham, Anne Chebsey, left with Mike Dalton from the Royal Mail.