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Population:
96,000; 153 miles (245 kilometres)north-west of London (3½ hours by rail,
4 hours by coach). Shrewsbury, the county town of Shropshire, is a delightful
old town, picturesquely situated in a bend of the River Severn.
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has a wealth of historic buildings, including a castle and many half-timbered
and Georgian houses, as well as several interesting museums. Shrewsbury
is surrounded by lovely countryside and is only a short distance from
the Welsh border. Suggested excursions include North Wales, Chester,
Ironbridge, Stratford-upon-Avon, Ludlow and Liverpool. |
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