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This is the train station, many people's first view of the town.


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From here to nearby Castlefields a 19th century residential area.

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And across the river to another typical quiet inner suburb, Cherry orchard with townhouses from the Victorian Period




World Cup fever hits Shrewsbury

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This is Shrewsbury Abbey, founded in 1084 on the site of an older wooden saxon church.

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Onward along the river, old houses and a new commercial building.

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Into the residential suburb of Kingsland, the biggest and most expensive houses in town are here, mostly 19th century Victorian villas.

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The old brewery in the area has been converted into luxury apartments

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Across the private toll bridge (£0.10 for cars, £0.01 for pedestrians!) into the town centre now and to another apartment conversion, this 19th century building was until about 10 years ago a specialist ear, nose and throat hospital.

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Along the old town walls, this is the only surviving part of the medieval walls.

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Some Georgian townhouses.

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Heading back towards the Abbey, this photo of the town centre is taken from the 'English Bridge' (the Welsh bridge is on the other side of town).

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Up the hill into town, Wyle Cop is a shopping street with many independent shops housed in timber framed buildings including Jonesy55s wine supplier


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St Mary's church, note the two different types of stone used in the construction.

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A shopping arcade with small independent shops.


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19th century apartment building.

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Shrewsbury library with a statue of Charles Darwin, this was the school he attended until it relocated to its current site.

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Shrewsbury Castle, situated at the entrance to the loop of the river for defense. The castle was largely rebuilt in the 19th century.


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Views from the Castle tower

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The town Bus station!

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The local council offices

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Houses by the river


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This field is only five minutes walk from the centre of town!

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The residential area of Mountfields, the first picture is the house where Charles Darwin lived.

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A nice pub and restaurant

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The main park in the town is called “The quarry”

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A nice house near the park


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Quiet streets and alleys in the town centre


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Jonesy55s favourite restaurant!

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Timber framed Tudor buildings in the town centre


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Beer and ice cream


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St Alkmunds and St Julians churches

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Nice houses and a nice pub

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Saturday shoppers.

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Modern town centre apartment development

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Another street with small shops and Tud or buildings


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My favourite Italian and Indian restaurants!

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Rowley's House, this was built as the residence of a rich merchant and now houses the town museum.

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One of the 16-18 education colleges

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Town centre houses and offices

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Morris Dancers

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Town centre buildings

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The town square, the very heart of the town and our journeys end

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