14 April 2010
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April 2010
Q.Who wrote the poem a shropshire lad
A.'A Shropshire Lad' was written by A. E. Housman in 1887. The poem begins: 'From Clee to heaven the beacon burns, the shires have seen it plain...'
Q.Whats a native of shopshire
A.A native of Shropshire is called a Shropshirian. The term, however, is unofficial and informal. Most shire counties have similar demonyms.
Q.Is shropshire a true shire?
A.Yes, Shropshire is a true shire and is an administrative county. The county town is the market town of Shrewsbury, which has a population of 71,855.