Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury (pronounced either /???u?zb?i?/ or /?????zb?i?/) is the county town of the county of Shropshire, England. It lies on the River Severn and is 9 miles east of the Welsh border. The town has a Welsh name too, Amwythig.

History

See main article History of Shrewsbury.

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Shrewsbury is mainly popularly known as a medieval town, having been founded c.900 and it was during the "late middle ages" (14th/15th Centuries) in which the town was at its height in terms of national importance and wealth. This was mainly due to the wool trade, a major industry at the time, with the rest of Britain and Europe, especially with the River Severn as a trading route.

Related Topics:
Medieval - 900 - 14th/15th Centuries - Wool trade

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The town was little affected by the industrial revolution, despite the proximity to Coalbrookdale and Ironbridge, commonly known as the birthplaces of industry.

Related Topics:
Coalbrookdale - Ironbridge

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The most popular and well known recipe for Simnel cake is from Shewsbury.

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