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Shropshire

Also known as Salop

Shropshire (; abbreviated Salop) is a ceremonial county in the West Midlands of England, on the border with Wales. It is bordered by Cheshire to the north-east, Staffordshire to the east, Worcestershire to the south-east, Herefordshire to the south, and the Welsh principal areas of Powys and Wrexham to the west and north-west respectively. The largest settlement is Telford, while Shrewsbury is the county town.

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Shropshire is a county in the West Midlands of England that borders Wales, with Telford as its largest settlement and Shrewsbury as its county town. It matters as a distinct administrative region in western England, situated at the crossroads of the English and Welsh borders.

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Key facts

English county.official_name: Shropshire
English county.image_caption: The Townbrook Valley from the Long Mynd; the clock tower of Shrewsbury Market Hall; and the Iron Bridge, Ironbridge
English county.locator_map: Shropshire UK locator map 2010.svg
English county.map_caption: Shropshire within England
English county.region: West Midlands
English county.established_date: Ancient
English county.lord_lieutenant_office: Lord Lieutenant of Shropshire
English county.lord_lieutenant_name: Anna Turner JP
English county.high_sheriff_office: High Sheriff of Shropshire
English county.high_sheriff_name: Jane Trowbridge JP
English county.area_total_km2: 3490
English county.area_total_rank: 13th
English county.ethnicity: Figures for Shropshire UA:93.8% White, British1.9% White, other1.5% S. Asian0.9% Mixed0.6% White, Irish0.6% Black
English county.districts_map: 200px
English county.districts_key: Unitary
English county.districts_list: Shropshire
English county.MPs: List of MPs
English county.police: West Mercia Police

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History
Prehistory and antiquity
Middle Ages
Early period
High medieval period
Modern history
Civil War
Victorian era
Culture and cultural references
Literature and legends
Theology
Drama
Shakespeare
Other playwrights
Birthplace of English ballet and pantomime
Architecture
Film and television
Emblems
Coat of arms
Flag
County flower
Shropshire Day
Motto
Etymology
Geography
County extent
North Shropshire
South Shropshire
Natural regions
Climate
Geology
Statistical
Economy
Towns and villages
Politics
Parliamentary constituencies
Divisions and environs
Local government 1974–2009
2009 restructuring
Political control of councils
Economy
Statistics
Education
Transport
Media
Places of interest
Notable people
Sports
Sport
Football
Other sports
See also
References
Citations
Notes
Further reading
External links

Shropshire has an area of and had an estimated population of in . Telford in the east and Shrewsbury in the centre are the largest towns. Shropshire is otherwise rural, and contains market towns such as Oswestry in the north-west, Market Drayton in the north-east, Bridgnorth in the south-east, and Ludlow in the south. For local government purposes the county comprises the unitary authority areas of Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin. The county historically had a large exclave around Halesowen and Oldbury, which are now in the West Midlands county.

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