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Visiting the Town of Shrewsbury
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When you head to England a location that you should try and visit is Shrewsbury. This location is home of more than 600 historical buildings. That's tons for one town and they still use a medieval street plan in this location.
A beautiful spot for not site seeing, but so much more. Some examples of those historic buildings that you can find in this town are the following. Shrewsbury Castle and you can't forget the Shrewsbury Abbey either. Both are fantastic looks into the past history of this area.
Of if you love flowers you're in the right location, because here is where each year the Shrewsbury Flower Show takes place. It's the largest and oldest horticultural events held in the country. The original town of Shrewsbury has actually been around since around 800 A. D.
In Shrewsbury you will also find the first ever iron framed building, that is the Ditherington Flax Mill. There are just so many things located in this area and town that need to be seen. With that many historical buildings in one location you will have a tough time seeing them all.
Charles Darwin was raised in the town too, plus many other notable people who've lived in this town in the past.
As stated there are many historical locations in this area that you should check out. One being the Shrewsbury Public library, and even the train station. Both are fabulous architectural feats that should be seen.
Visiting this area you should never lack from something to see or do. The older music hall is being replaced by a newer one. So make sure that you check out all the information you can before you head to visit Shrewsbury, and make a list up.
Don't forget to take the camera along as well, because you're going to want tons of pictures.
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Article Submitted On: November 05, 2009
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