Salop is an old name for Shropshire, historically used as an abbreviated form for post or telegrams, it is thought to derive from the Anglo-French “Salopesberia”. It is normally replaced by the more contemporary “Shrops” although Shropshire residents are still referred to as “Salopians“.

What nationality is Shropshire?

Shropshire, also called Salop, geographic and historic county and unitary authority of western England bordering on Wales. Historically, the area has been known as Shropshire as well as by its older, Norman-derived name of Salop.

What accent is Shropshire?

The Shropshire accent is actually somewhere between Wales, Birmingham, Liverpool and West Country, with a touch of RP depending on where you live. The most common description is, ‘Oh you sound posher than I expected. And a bit like a farmer’.

Are Shrewsbury and Shropshire the same?

Shrewsbury is the county town of Shropshire, which is a large and rural county in what is known as the Welsh Marches. The border with Wales is only 9 miles away and there is considerable Welsh influence in the county.

Why do people say Shrowsbury?

Some say it depends on which side of the river you are from: the posh side says Shrowsbury and everyone else calls it Shroosbury. Others claim it is all down to the archaic spelling of the town’s name. Today the Shropshire Star reveals the result of a survey of more than 1,000 online readers – Shrewsbury is Shroosbury.

What’s Shropshire famous for?

Shropshire is famous as the birthplace of industry, but it’s given the world much more than this. Sweet peas to skyscrapers, here’s our list of ten facts about the county. Lord Hill’s column, outside Shropshire County Council’s headquarters at Shire Hall, Shrewsbury, is the tallest of its kind in the world.

What food is Shropshire famous for?

A Shrewsbury cake or Shrewsbury biscuit is a classic English dessert, named after Shrewsbury, the county town of Shropshire. They are made from dough that contains sugar, flour, egg, butter and lemon zest; dried fruit is also often added.

Is Shropshire a nice place to live?

“Shropshire is a beautiful rural county,” said Mrs Walters, who is a dog owner. “I have a lovely commute from Shrewsbury to Ludlow. This is quite a foodie county too and great for eating out with its cafes and restaurants and the local producers who are celebrated through farm shops and food festivals.”

Did Shropshire used to be in Wales?

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Who is famous from Shrewsbury?

Charles Darwin was born in Shrewsbury in 1809 and is certainly the town’s most famous son.

What food is Shrewsbury famous for?

Shrewsbury cake

A Shrewsbury cake or Shrewsbury biscuit is a classic English dessert, named after Shrewsbury, the county town of Shropshire. They are made from dough that contains sugar, flour, egg, butter and lemon zest; dried fruit is also often added.

What is Shrewsbury MA known for?

Shrewsbury[7] is a town in the Worcester Country region of Central Massachusetts. It is most notably the birthplace of white chocolate and the birth-control pill and is approximately 7 mi. (11.265 km) from Worcester and 40 mi.