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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.

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

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   5 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. 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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   Where is Shrewsbury?

   • Shrewsbury is the county town of Shropshire, a county of England. It is located 9 miles (14 km) east of the Welsh border and serves as the commercial centre for Shropshire and mid-Wales . The town is very old. It was started around 700 AD. The town centre has almost the exact same medieval street plan and over 660 listed buildings.

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   When was Shrewsbury first settled?

   • The town of Shrewsbury in Shropshire, England, has a history that extends back at least as far as the year 901, but it could have been first settled earlier. During the early Middle Ages, the town was a centre of the wool trade, and this was a peak in its importance.

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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.

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   What is Shrewsbury known for?

   • It is known as the "town of flowers" and an alternative name is Salop ( Salopia is the alternative name for the county). Shrewsbury's Welsh name is Amwythig. The Quantum Leap was unveiled in the town on 2009, for the bicentennial of the birth of Charles Darwin.

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5. simple.wikipedia.org › wiki › ShrewsburyShrewsbury - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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   Shrewsbury is the county town of Shropshire, a county of England. It is located 9 miles (14 km) east of the Welsh border and serves as the commercial centre for Shropshire and mid-Wales. The town is very old. It was started around 700 AD. The town centre has almost the exact same medieval street plan and over 660 listed buildings. Many of these ...

   • Demonym: Salopian
   • Ceremonial county: Shropshire

   • Population: 76,782 (2021 census)
   • Region: West Midlands

6. www.wikiwand.com › en › ShrewsburyShrewsbury - Wikiwand

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   Shrewsbury ( / ˈʃroʊzbəri / ⓘ SHROHZ-bər-ee, also / ˈʃruːz -/ ⓘ SHROOZ-) is a market town, civil parish and the county town of Shropshire, England, on the River Severn, 150 miles (240 km) north-west of London. At the 2021 census, the parish had a population of 76,782. Quick Facts Population, OS grid reference ...

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   Shrewsbury SHROHZ-bər-ee, also /ˈʃruːz-/ SHROOZ-) The town is the birthplace of Charles Darwin. Wikiwand is the world's leading Wikipedia reader for web and mobile. Introduction Shrewsbury