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   Shrewsbury (/ ˈ ʃ r oʊ z b ər i / ⓘ SHROHZ-bər-ee, also / ˈ ʃ r uː z-/ ⓘ SHROOZ-) is a market town, civil parish and the county town of Shropshire, England. It is sited on the River Severn, 150 miles (240 km) north-west of London. At the 2021 census, the parish had a population of 76,782.

2. www.britannica.com › place › Shrewsbury-EnglandShrewsbury | England, Map, & History | Britannica

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   3 days ago · Shrewsbury, town, administrative and historic county of Shropshire, western England. It is the county town (seat) of Shropshire, and its strategic position near the border between England and Wales has made it a town of great importance. The older, central portion of the town lies on a peninsula.

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3. www.tripadvisor.com › Attractions-g186368THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Shrewsbury - Tripadvisor

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   Things to Do in Shrewsbury, England: See Tripadvisor's 116,207 traveler reviews and photos of Shrewsbury tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in June. We have reviews of the best places to see in Shrewsbury. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

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5. originalshrewsbury.co.ukOriginal Shrewsbury - The official guide to Shrewsbury

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   Discover. What's on in Shrewsbury this May? As we welcome the new month, our town is filled with live music, al fresco dining, art, culture and award-winning theatre. Discover the best things to do in Shrewsbury this May. Explore. Original Accommodation in Shrewsbury.

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6. www.shropshire-guide.co.uk › places › shrewsburyShrewsbury - Shropshire Tourism & Leisure Guide

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   Birthplace of Charles Darwin, Shrewsbury is set amidst the glorious Shropshire countryside near to the Welsh Borders and is one of England’s finest medieval market towns. The town has over 600 listed buildings including the Castle and the Abbey (home of the fictional Brother Cadfael).

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   What county is Shrewsbury in?

   • Shrewsbury, town, administrative and historic county of Shropshire, western England. It is the county town (seat) of Shropshire, and its strategic position near the border between England and Wales has made it a town of great importance. The older, central portion of the town lies on a peninsula within a southward loop of the River Severn.

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   How did Shrewsbury get its name?

   • This name gradually evolved in three directions, into Sciropscire, which became Shropshire; into Sloppesberie, which became Salop / Salopia (an alternative name for both town and county), and into Schrosberie, which eventually became the town's name, Shrewsbury. Its later Welsh name Amwythig means "fortified place".

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   Where is Shrewsbury based?

   • Shrewsbury is the administrative centre for the new Shropshire Council, the unitary authority covering most of Shropshire (but excluding the Borough of Telford and Wrekin, a separate unitary authority area). Shropshire Council have their headquarters at the Shirehall, on Abbey Foregate.

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   How big is Shrewsbury?

   • At the time of creation, Shrewsbury was the second-most populous civil parish in England, though further creations of large town councils mean it is now the fourth. The area of the parish is 3,799 hectares (9,390 acres). The town council first convened on 1 April 2009 and its chair is the mayor of Shrewsbury.

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8. handluggageonly.co.uk › 10-very-best-things-to-do10 Very Best Things To Do In Shrewsbury, England - Hand ...

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   May 9, 2024 · 1.) Shrewsbury Castle. Standing witness to raids, sackings, and invasions, Shrewsbury Castle has seen a lot of turmoil over the centuries! Thankfully, nowadays, the castle doesn’t suffer from any such problems and is a lovely little place to wander and take in some of the regions long history.

9. www.visitshropshire.co.uk › shrewsbury-centralVisit Shropshire - Visiting Shrewsbury and central Shropshire

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   Shrewsbury is Shropshire’s county town and is perfectly placed in the centre of our rural county. Shrewsbury’s town centre is almost an island, encircled by a meandering loop of the River Severn. Within its loop are distinctive churches, Shrewsbury Castle, beautiful timber-framed houses and a sweeping riverside parkland known as the Quarry ...