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Shrewsbury

Meaning of "Shrewsbury" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SHREWSBURY

ˈʃrəʊzbərɪ


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SHREWSBURY

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Shrewsbury is a noun.
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WHAT DOES SHREWSBURY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury is the county town of Shropshire, in the West Midlands region of England. Lying on the River Severn, the town of Shrewsbury has a population of approximately 72,000 and is the primary settlement and headquarters of Shropshire Council. It is the second largest town in the ceremonial county of Shropshire, after Telford. Shrewsbury is a historic market town with the town centre having a largely unaltered medieval street plan. The town features over 660 historic listed buildings, including several examples of timber framing from the 15th and 16th centuries. Shrewsbury Castle, a red sandstone castle 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 hosts one of the oldest and largest horticultural events in the country, the Shrewsbury Flower Show, and is known for its floral displays, having won various awards since the start of the 21st century, including Britain in Bloom in 2006.

Definition of Shrewsbury in the English dictionary

The definition of Shrewsbury in the dictionary is a town in W central England, administrative centre of Shropshire, on the River Severn: strategically situated near the Welsh border; market town. Pop: 67 126.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SHREWSBURY

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WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SHREWSBURY

Shreveport · shrew · shrew mole · shrewd · shrewdie · shrewdly · shrewdness · shrewish · shrewishly · shrewishness · shrewlike · shrewmice · shrewmouse · Shri

WORDS THAT END LIKE SHREWSBURY

anbury · Astbury · Avebury · Banbury · Bradbury · bunbury · bury · John of Salisbury · rebury · Sainsbury · Saintsbury · Shaftesbury · Tewkesbury · tilbury · unbury · William of Malmesbury

Synonyms and antonyms of Shrewsbury in the English dictionary of synonyms

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什鲁斯伯里
1,325 millions of speakers
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Shrewsbury
570 millions of speakers
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Shrewsbury
510 millions of speakers
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Shrewsbury
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شروسبيري
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Шрусбери
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Shrewsbury
270 millions of speakers
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Shrewsbury,
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Shrewsbury
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Shrewsbury
190 millions of speakers
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Shrewsbury
180 millions of speakers
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シュルーズベリー
130 millions of speakers
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슈 루즈 버리
85 millions of speakers
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Shrewsbury
85 millions of speakers
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Shrewsbury
80 millions of speakers
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ஷ்ரூஸ்பெரி
75 millions of speakers
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शेड्सबरी
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Shrewsbury
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Shrewsbury
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Shrewsbury
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Шрусбері
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Shrewsbury
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Σριούσμπερι
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Shrewsbury
14 millions of speakers
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Shrewsbury
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Shrewsbury
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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SHREWSBURY»

Discover the use of Shrewsbury in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Shrewsbury and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Shrewsbury
Since then, a modern town has developed around a core of historic and exclusive estates. This second volume of Shrewsbury's past takes readers on an engaging historical journey while tracing the community's development.
Randall Gabrielan, 1998
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A History of Bubonic Plague in the British Isles
How the black rat introduced the bubonic plague into Britain, and the subsequent effects on social and economic life.
J. F. D. Shrewsbury, 2005
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Shrewsbury: A Romance
Packed with plenty of romance and adventure, this novel is sure to please even the most discriminating fans of the genre.
Stanley J. Weyman, 2012
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Shrewsbury
Discover the history of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts.
Michael P. Perna, 2001
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Shrewsbury: an archaeological assessment of an English ...
This book is the outcome of a major English Heritage project, and uses the results of archaeological and historical research from the late 18th century to the present day to trace what is known of the story of Shrewsbury from its post-Roman ...
Nigel Baker, 2010
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Around Shrewsbury
The Shrewsbury area was one of the first Pennsylvania settlements west of the Susquehanna River.
Bob Ketenheim, 2004
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Shrewsbury, a Historical and Topographical Account of the Town
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
Thomas Auden, 2010
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Private and original correspondence of Charles Talbot, duke ...
CHAPTER 9. 1699. Confidential communications between the duke of Shrewsbury and lord Sunderland — New and ineffectual attempt of Shrewsbury to mediate a reconciliation between that nobleman and the whigs — Accepts reluctantly the ...
Charles Talbot Shrewsbury (Duke of), William Coxe, 1821
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The Stranger in Shrewsbury; Or an Historical and Descriptive ...
Thomas J. HOWELL (of Shrewsbury.) ENVIRON! 0F SBREWSBURY. tecture. The scene of desolation exhibited by this picturesque ruin, contrasted with the gay verdure and scattered shrubs which vegetate in its vicinity, and the luxuriant ivy ...
Thomas J. HOWELL (of Shrewsbury.), 1816
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charles talbot dike of shrewsbury
On February 28, Marlborough wrote to say that it was in the exiled Sovereign's " real interest" that Shrewsbury should be in office again.1 According to a Jacobite authority Shrewsbury had been intriguing to induce Russell to hand over the fleet  ...

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SHREWSBURY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Shrewsbury is used in the context of the following news items.
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'I think I am going to die': Accidental overdose ruling on Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury student Eloise Parry sent a text message saying she knew she was going to die after taking toxic "slimming pills" and driving herself to hospital, ... «shropshirestar.com, Jul 15»
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Shrewsbury baby ashes inquiry calls for national inspector of …
The inquiry in Shrewsbury followed an investigation by BBC Radio Shropshire, which prompted a campaign by local parents under the Action for Ashes banner. «BBC News, Jun 15»
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UPDATE: New image of our beluga whales
... reason, three juvenile beluga whales paid a rare visit to the Jersey Shore, spending at least a half an hour splashing in the Shrewsbury and Navesink rivers. «Asbury Park Press, Jun 15»
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Shrewsbury Town score return to League One
Shrewsbury Town are back in League One at the first attempt after a 1-0 win at Cheltenham ensured they will finish the season in the top three. Previous Image ... «shropshirestar.com, Apr 15»
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Mother's plea after Eloise Parry 'diet pills' death
Eloise Aimee Parry, 21, from Shrewsbury, died in hospital on 12 April after becoming unwell. Police said the tablets were believed to contain dinitrophenol, ... «BBC News, Apr 15»
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Shrewsbury Town
Bobby Grant (Shrewsbury Town) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. ... Liam Lawrence (Shrewsbury Town) wins a free kick on the right wing. «BBC Sport, Apr 15»
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Bobby Grant has scored six goals for Shrewsbury since joining them …
Two Bobby Grant goals helped Shrewsbury Town move within two points of League Two leaders Burton with victory over Portsmouth at Fratton Park. «BBC Sport, Mar 15»
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Possession 49% 51% 90 mins Wycombe Wanderers Shrewsbury
Scott Vernon (Shrewsbury Town) right footed shot from the right side of the box is ... Connor Goldson (Shrewsbury Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half. «BBC News, Mar 15»
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Simon Hart: Mickey Mellon's community efforts are bearing fruit as …
Micky Mellon is recalling the state of Shrewsbury Town when he arrived at the newly relegated club last May. The fact that today Shrewsbury sit top of League ... «The Independent, Feb 15»
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Shrewsbury 3-0 Hartlepool: Match Report
But Hartlepool, initially not looking like a side bottom of the Football League, gradually warmed to their task and started to cause Shrewsbury problems. «Football.co.uk, Jan 15»
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