Discover Wellington, Shropshire

Wellington, Shropshire, England: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:WellingtonShropshire1.JPG
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Wellington is a town within the borough of Telford and Wrekin, in Shropshire, England. It can be considered as part of the new town of Telford. If counted separately, Wellington would be the third largest town in Shropshire. It has a population of around 22,000 people (2012 estimate).

Wellington dates back at least a thousand years. Its name is said to derive from Weoleahington, which means "village by the temple". The temple in question is a sacred Druid site. Evidence suggests that this site is where present-day All Saints' Parish Church is located.

Wellington was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. In 1244 it was granted a charter to hold a market. An open-sided market hall was built in 1680 but dismantled and replaced with a town hall in the 19th century. The market is still being held today.

The new town of Telford was designed in the 1960s. Within a decade it has grown to envelop Wellington. While the establishment of Telford has created job opportunities, it has also impacted Wellington in terms of its sense of identity and history, and the creation of a separate Telford Town Centre impacted businesses in Wellington negatively.

All Saints' Church, Wellington, Shropshire: Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:AllSaintsWellington.JPG
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Visiting Wellington, Shropshire

From London, take the M1 motorway to Junction 19, then continue on the M6 motorway to Junction 11. Exit the M6 to the M54 motorway and head west to Junction 6. At the roundabout, take a 3 o'clock turn to head north on the A5223 road towards Wellington.

Places of Interest in Wellington, Shropshire

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