Shrewsbury (/ ˈʃroʊzbəri / ⓘ SHROHZ-bər-ee, also / ˈʃruːz -/ ⓘ SHROOZ-) [1][2] is a market town and civil parish in Shropshire, England. It is sited on the River Severn, 33 miles (53 km) …

Mar 14, 2021 · Shrewsbury began as an Anglo-Saxon town. It was first mentioned in the year 901. Its place name ending ‘bury’ showed it was once a fortified settlement called a burgh.

Shrewsbury was probably founded as a town in the 8th century by the Saxon rulers of Mercia, who needed a fortified burh to control the Severn river-crossing on the road between the burhs …

Jan 19, 2025 · 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 …

Shrewsbury is a vibrant town with a long distinguished history. First recorded in a Charter of 901, Shrewsbury developed as a market town aided by the natural defensive qualities of a large...

Shrewsbury is located in Shropshire England. It is believed believed the area was settled in the 5th century by refugees from the nearby Roman City of Wroxeter, but the first physical …

This volume examines the county town of Shrewsbury, which boasts a largely unaltered medieval street plan, and over 600 listed buildings, including some of the finest timber-framed buildings …

Dec 27, 2023 · At one time the land that is now Shrewsbury Borough was part of one large area called Shrewsbury Township. In 1797, Baltzer (Balthaser) Faust began to develop the village …

Shrewsbury is a vibrant town with a long, distinguished history. First recorded in a Charter of 901, Shrewsbury developed as a market town aided by the natural defensive qualities of a large...

The birthplace of Charles Darwin, Shrewsbury is the county town of Shropshire and sits inside a giant loop of the River Severn. It is a stunning historic town with tons of beautiful Tudor-style …