Headstone To William Shaw, 3 Metres North Of Church Of St Giles is a Grade II listed building in the County Durham local planning authority area, England. First listed on 17 June 1986. Headstone.

Headstone To William Shaw, 3 Metres North Of Church Of St Giles

WRENN ID: far-glass-indigo
Grade: II
Local Planning Authority: County Durham
Country: England
Date first listed: 17 June 1986
Type: Headstone
Source: Historic England listing

Description

BOWES THE STREET NY 9913 (South side, off) 33/31 Headstone to William Shaw, 3.0 metres north of Church of St. Giles II Large headstone. 1850 to William Shaw. Sandstone.

Headstone with raised moulded edge and 4-centred top. Inscribed: In memory of William Shaw who died January 10th 1850 Aged 67 years.

Dickens based the character of Wackford Squeers on William Shaw, principal of the Bowes Academy. See entry for Dotheboys Hall (Item 19/34 and 33/34).

Listed for historical interest.

(John Manning, Dickens on Education, 1959).

Listing NGR: NY9930113521

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