Also known as: Scrobbesburh, Salopia, Salop, Amwythig, Scrobbesbyrig

Shrewsbury is the historic county town of Shropshire, situated on a prominent loop of the River Severn which provided significant natural defenses. During the 1600–1950 period, it served as a major administrative hub and a primary center for the Welsh wool and textile trades. The town is renowned for its well-preserved medieval street pattern and an extensive collection of timber-framed buildings dating from the 15th and 16th centuries.