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1. www.britannica.com › place › Shropshire-county-EnglandShropshire | England, Map, History, & Facts | Britannica

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   2 days ago · Shropshire, geographic and historic county and unitary authority of western England bordering on Wales. Historically, the area has been known as Shropshire as well as by its older, Norman-derived name of Salop. Shrewsbury is the administrative center. The River Severn divides the geographic county.

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2. www.visitshropshire.co.ukVisit Shropshire - The official tourism website for Shropshire

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   Apr 15, 2024 · The secret is out and it's time to explore the UK's hidden gem. If Shropshire wasn't already on your travel wish list, it's about to be!

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

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   Apr 25, 2024 · 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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5. www.tripadvisor.co.uk › Attractions-g186365THE 10 BEST Things to Do in Shropshire - 2024 (with Photos)

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   5 days ago · Attractions in Shropshire, England: See Tripadvisor's 397,196 traveller reviews and photos of things to do when in Shropshire.

6. www.love2stay.co.uk › blog › the-5-best-localThe 5 Best Local Markets in Shropshire by Love2Stay

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   1 day ago · 10 May 2024. Shropshire is famous for its historic market towns. Many of them date back hundreds of years and they’re a delight to visit. There’s nothing quite like getting Shropshire fruit and vegetables, meats, cheeses, wines, beers, ciders, and crafts from the people who reared, produced, or made them.

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   Is Shropshire a historic county?

   • The historic county is nearly coterminous with the geographic county, but two small areas within the geographic county lie outside the historic county: an area south of Market Drayton in North Shropshire belongs to the historic county of Staffordshire, and an area south of Ludlow in South Shropshire belongs to the historic county of Herefordshire.

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   Why is Shrewsbury called Shropshire?

   • Historically, the area has been known as Shropshire as well as by its older, Norman-derived name of Salop. Shrewsbury, in central Shropshire, is the administrative centre. The geographic and historic counties and unitary authority cover somewhat different areas.

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   How many boroughs are there in Shropshire?

   • Until its conversion into a unitary authority in 2009, the former administrative county of Shropshire was divided into five administrative entities: the districts of Bridgnorth, North Shropshire, and South Shropshire, the borough of Oswestry, and the borough of Shrewsbury and Atcham.

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   What is Shropshire known for?

   • Despite its industrial heritage, Shropshire remains heavily agricultural. Sheep are bred in the lowlands and raised together with cattle in the southwestern uplands. Dairy farming predominates on the northern plain.

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8. www.tripadvisor.com › Attractions-g186365THE 10 BEST Big Group Activities in Shropshire (Updated 2024)

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   Apr 29, 2024 · Highly rated activities for big groups in Shropshire: The top things to do for large groups. See Tripadvisor's 397,175 traveler reviews and photos of Shropshire big group activities.

9. www.britannica.com › place › Telford-and-WrekinTelford and Wrekin | Shropshire, Ironbridge, Coalbrookdale

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   Apr 22, 2024 · Wrekin. Farm field by the Wrekin (hill; background), southwestern Telford and Wrekin, Shropshire, England. (more) Telford and Wrekin, unitary authority, geographic and historic county of Shropshire, west-central England, in the east-central part of the county.