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Wem is a market town and civil parish in Shropshire, England, 9 miles (14 km) north of Shrewsbury and 9 miles (14 km) south of Whitchurch. The name is derived from the Old English term wamm , meaning ' marsh ".
Profile. North Shropshire Market Town, famed for connection with Sweet Peas. This North Shropshire market town originated as a Saxon settlement. The town was virtually demolished as a result of battle during the War of the Roses and during the Civil War.
- Wem, Shrewsbury, SY4, Shropshire
This charming town gained prominence in medieval times, particularly during the English Civil War when it was famously defended by a group of determined women and boys against Royalist forces, earning it the moniker “Wem never won.” A visit to the Wem Town Hall is essential for history enthusiasts.
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Iron Age settlers called the cornovii, left evidence of at least two camps in the area of Wem but the history of the area is not well recorded until after the Roman conquest when the local tribes...
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