Shrewsbury

American

[shrooz-ber-ee, -buh-ree, shrohz-] / ˈʃruzˌbɛr i, -bə ri, ˈʃroʊz- /

noun

a city now part of Shrewsbury and Atcham, in Salop, in W England.
a town in central Massachusetts.

Shrewsbury British

/ ˈʃrəʊzbərɪ, ˈʃruːz-, -brɪ /

noun

a town in W central England, administrative centre of Shropshire, on the River Severn: strategically situated near the Welsh border; market town. Pop: 67 126 (2001)

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Shrewsbury

They have been based at Rodington Village Hall, near Shrewsbury, for 25 years but think the telescope will raise interest in astronomy.

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026

Earlier this month, it was announced the charity received a £60,000 grant, over three years, from Shrewsbury Town Council.

From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026

"It'll be a couple of weeks after the January window shuts," says former Portsmouth, Blackpool, Oxford and Shrewsbury boss Michael Appleton.

From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026

“If you’re not hearing back from these places and you’re getting rejection email after rejection email, it can definitely take a toll on you mentally,” said Kumar, 23, who lives in Shrewsbury, Mass.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026

Then Charles and Catherine went back to Shrewsbury so he could ask his fathers permission as well.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman

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