The name of Shropshire is derived from the Old English Scrobbesbyrigscīr, literally Shrewsburyshire. The former name for Shropshire, Salop, is derived from Salopesberia, an Anglo-French name.
In Shropshire in England
Two rivers in Shropshire are the River Severn and the River Teme. The River Severn is the longest river in the UK and flows through Shropshire, while the River Teme is a tributary of the River Severn.
Mount House, ShrewsBury, Shropshire England!
Charles Darwin was born in Britain, which does not have states. His birth town was Shrewsbury, which is the county town of Shropshire.
Sheep with access to plenty of good quality pasture are less likely to eat trees as they prefer grass. Sheep that are overstocked or underfed may turn to browse on trees out of desperation for food. Breeds such as the Katahdin or Dorper are known to be less likely to eat trees compared to other sheep breeds.
Ken Shropshire's birth name is Kenneth L. Shropshire.
A person from Shropshire is commonly referred to as a "Shropshire person" or simply a "Shropshirian." Additionally, they may be colloquially called a "Salopian," derived from the historic name for Shrewsbury, the county town of Shropshire.
Is there a town called Bridge in Shropshire? I know of Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Is it shortened name for one of them?
It is originally Welsh (Shropshire).
Shropshire's motto is 'Floreat Salopia'.
the shropshire amaze
Yes, the New Town of Telford is located in the ceremonial county of Shropshire.
The area of Shropshire is 3,487 square kilometers.
Anne Shropshire was born in 1917.
Shropshire Star was created in 1964.
Kenneth Shropshire was born in 1955.
South Shropshire was created in 1974.