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May 25, 2026
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During the English Civil War, Shrewsbury was a stronghold of the Royalists and only fell to Parliament's troops when a traitor let them through one of the town gates. This gate, the "St Mary’s Water Gate", is today also known by the name "Traitor’s Gate".
The historic town centre is well preserved and consists of numerous narrow streets and passageways. 660 buildings are on the list of protected monuments.
Charles Dickens' 1984 Christmas story was filmed predominantly in the historic British town of Shrewsbury.
The historic town centre is well preserved and consists of numerous narrow streets and passageways. 660 buildings are on the list of protected monuments.
Charles Dickens' 1984 Christmas story was filmed predominantly in the historic British town of Shrewsbury.
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Elevation 120 m