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Wem is a market town and civil parish in Shropshire, England, 9 miles (14 km) north of Shrewsbury and 9 miles (14 km) south of Whitchurch. The name is derived from the Old English term wamm, meaning 'marsh".
North Shropshire Market Town, famed for connection with Sweet Peas. This North Shropshire market town originated as a Saxon settlement. The town was virtually demolished as a result of battle during the War of the Roses and during the Civil War.
- Wem, Shrewsbury, SY4, Shropshire
Wem lies in the heart of North Shropshire and is an ancient town dating back to Saxon times. It has been a market town since 1202 and a market is still held in the town every Thursday.
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Wem is a market town and civil parish in Shropshire, England, 9 miles (14 km) north of Shrewsbury and 9 miles (14 km) south of Whitchurch.
Map of Wem. Almost everywhere in Wem can be accessed by foot. However a local bus that runs from the Co-op in the centre of town around the housing estates, journeys cost from 20p. There are also a few local taxi firms.
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