5 Facts About Shrewsbury

1. In the same century, Shrewsbury became famous for its poets.

2. Unlike many other towns in this period, Shrewsbury never became a centre for heavy industry.

3. Throughout the Medieval period, Shrewsbury was a centre for the wool trade, and used its position on the River Severn to transport goods across England via the canal system.

4. In 2011, the actual town and parish of Shrewsbury had a population of 71,715.

5. Climate of Shrewsbury is similar to that of the rest of Shropshire, generally moderate.