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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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   2 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 116,078 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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   Original Accommodation in Shrewsbury. Explore Shrewsbury's treasures by day, relax afterwards at one of our beautiful historic hotels.

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6. en.wikivoyage.org › wiki › Shrewsbury_(England)Shrewsbury (England) – Travel guide at Wikivoyage

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   Shrewsbury ( Welsh: Amwythig) is the county town of Shropshire in England. It is a very traditional market town, with a lot of mediaeval architecture and feel to the town. Historically, Shrewsbury was a vital town in the wool trade with Wales.

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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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   Does Shrewsbury have a Welsh name?

   • As Shrewsbury is the largest town anywhere near most parts of Mid Wales, you may hear Welsh spoken in the streets by some shoppers and daytrippers from over the border. The town even has a Welsh name, and many other towns in Shropshire have Welsh names as well as their English ones.

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   How do you pronounce Shrewsbury?

   • The correct pronunciation of the town's English name is subject to considerable debate, with some advocating "Shrooze-bury", and others preferring "Shroze-bury". A Latin name for the town, "Salopia", is also often used to refer to either Shrewsbury itself or Shropshire. The population of the town is 77,000 (2021).

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8. 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).

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

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   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 or Quarry Park.