Shrewsbury
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| Motto: "Floreat Salopia" ("May Shrewsbury Flourish") |
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| Coordinates: 52°42′29″N 2°45′14″W / 52.708°N 2.754°WCoordinates: 52°42′29″N 2°45′14″W / 52.708°N 2.754°W | |||
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom | ||
| Constituent country | England | ||
| Region | West Midlands | ||
| Ceremonial county | Shropshire | ||
| Local government | Shropshire Council | ||
| Website | Shrewsbury Town Council | ||
| Founded | c. 9th century | ||
| Market charter | 1189 | ||
| Administrative HQ | The Shirehall | ||
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| • Type | Town council | ||
| • Governing body | Shrewsbury Town Council | ||
| • UK Parliament | Shrewsbury and Atcham | ||
| • European Parliament | West Midlands | ||
| Elevation | 233 ft (71 m) | ||
| Population (2011) | |||
| • Total | 71,715 | ||
| Demonym(s) | Salopian | ||
| Time zone | GMT | ||
| • Summer (DST) | BST (UTC) | ||
| Post codes | SY1, SY2, SY3 | ||
| Area code(s) | 01743 | ||
| Police Force | West Mercia Police | ||
| Fire Service | Shropshire Fire | ||
| Ambulance Service | West Midlands | ||
Shrewsbury (
i/ˈʃroʊzbri/ or i/ˈʃruːzbri/) is the county town of Shropshire, England. It is on the River Severn and has a population of approximately 72,000.
Shrewsbury is a market town whose centre has a largely unaltered medieval street plan and over 660 listed buildings, including several examples of timber framing from the 15th and 16th centuries. Shrewsbury Castle, a red sandstone fortification, and Shrewsbury Abbey, a former Benedictine monastery, were founded in 1074 and 1083 respectively by the Norman Earl of Shrewsbury, Roger de Montgomery. The town has historically been a centre for the wool trade and brewing. Horticulture remains popular, and the Shrewsbury Flower Show is one of the largest horticultural events in England.
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