Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury was built in 800 AD, and became a major market town because of the navigable river and the wool produced in Wales a short distance west.  It still has over 660 buildings from the 14 and 15 hundreds.

This makes it a fascinating town to stroll through.  Sitting on an oxbow in the Severn River, the town has a beautiful river walk and park.

River walk - some flooding due to heavy rains

The castle dates from 1074 and the Monastery from 1083.

Castle gate

Castle tower

Shrewsbury Abbey

Inside Abbey