16/10/2026
🏛️❤️ DAWLEY HISTORY WEEK: CAPTAIN WEBB MEMORIAL
👀 SWIPE TO SEE THE DIFFERENCE! ➡️
One of Dawley’s most recognisable landmarks, captured across the years! 📸
The Captain Webb Memorial celebrates Matthew Webb, who was born in Dawley in 1848 and became world-famous in 1875 as the first person to successfully swim the English Channel without artificial aids. 🏊♂️🌊
These photographs show the memorial in years gone by compared with how it looks today. Although the surroundings have changed, the memorial remains an important part of Dawley’s history and a tribute to one of our town’s most famous sons. ❤️
🤔 DID YOU KNOW? Captain Webb’s incredible achievement made him an international celebrity, putting Dawley on the map!
💬 Can you remember the memorial in its old location? Do you have any memories or stories about Dawley that you’d like to share? We’d love to hear them in the comments! ⬇️
We’re proud to be part of the Dawley community and to celebrate the history that makes our town so special. 🏡