It's been a town since the 8th Century AD. It's therefore no secret that the small English town of Shrewsbury has changed significantly over time, with buildings, streets, green spaces and houses all changing significantly over the past 1200 years.
The pictures on this website show different areas of Shrewsbury, both in the past and the present day. Think about the questions next to questions next to each picture. What has changed over time? What has remained the same? Why do you think these changes happened? How has the settlement of Shrewsbury changed over time?
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See if you can answer the questions, then press the button below to find out the answers!
The Old Market Hall - Shrewsbury Square
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What differences can you see between the two pictures?
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What has stayed the same?
Why do you think some of the things in the picture from the past are not there anymore?
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The Welsh Bridge
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What differences can you see between the two pictures?
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Why do you think that the bridge has changed?
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Shrewsbury Castle
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What differences can you see between the two pictures?
Has the castle itself changed in any way in the time between the two pictures were taken?
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The Town Of Shrewsbury
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What things can you see that are on maps from both the past and the present? (look for roads, railway lines, etc)
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Why do you think this is the case?
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