Ellesmere, Shropshire
Ellesmere (pronounced Ellz-meer) is a small market town in Shropshire, a county in England. The 2011 census recorded 3,835 people living there.
| Ellesmere | |
 Ellesmere Mere |
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| Population | 3,835 (2011 census) |
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| OS grid reference | SJ398349 |
| Civil parish | Ellesmere Urban |
| Unitary authority | Shropshire Council |
| Ceremonial county | Shropshire |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | ELLESMERE |
| Postcode district | SY12 |
| Dialling code | 01691 |
| Police | West Mercia |
| Fire | Shropshire |
| Ambulance | West Midlands |
| EU Parliament | West Midlands |
| UK Parliament | North Shropshire |
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It is close to the border with Wales. The town centre is 17.6 miles (28.3 km) north of Shrewsbury, the county town. It is 8.6 miles (13.8 km) north-east of Oswestry and 12.2 miles (19.6 km) south-east of the Welsh town of Wrexham.
It is located right next to Ellesmere, one of the largest natural meres in England that is outside of the Lake District.
Famous engineer Thomas Telford lived in Ellesmere in the 1790s.
Twinning
Ellesmere is twinned with:
Diksmuide, Belgium
Gallery
Ellesmere Town Centre
Black Lion Hotel
St Mary's Church
Ellesmere, Shropshire Media
The Mere, Ellesme
The Old Town Hall
