Whitchurch Urban

Civil Parish in Shropshire

England

Whitchurch Urban

Bridge over A41 near Belton The A41 road runs from London to Birkenhead. It passes through or near various towns and cities including Watford, Hemel Hempstead, Aylesbury, Solihull, Birmingham, West Bromwich, Wolverhampton, Newport, Whitchurch, Chester and Ellesmere Port. With the opening of the M40 in 1990 much of the route was downgraded.
Wikipedia: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A41_road" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A41_road">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> — Bridge over A41 near Belton Credit: David Smith

Whitchurch Urban is a civil parish located in the county of Shropshire, England. It is situated in the northern part of the county, close to the border with Wales. The parish covers an area of approximately 2.85 square miles (7.40 square kilometers) and has a population of around 9,500 people.

The town of Whitchurch, after which the parish is named, serves as the main administrative center for the area. It is a historic market town with a rich heritage dating back to Roman times. The town is known for its picturesque architecture, including timber-framed buildings and Georgian houses.

Whitchurch Urban offers a range of amenities and services to its residents and visitors. The town has a variety of shops, restaurants, and cafes, providing plenty of options for shopping and dining. There are also several schools, healthcare facilities, and recreational spaces within the parish.

Transportation in Whitchurch Urban is well-connected, with the town being served by a railway station that provides links to major cities like Manchester, Birmingham, and Cardiff. Additionally, the parish is intersected by several major roads, including the A41 and A49, facilitating easy access to surrounding areas.

The natural beauty of the Shropshire countryside surrounds Whitchurch Urban, offering residents and visitors opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and exploring the local wildlife. The area is also known for its agricultural heritage, with farming playing an important role in the local economy.

Overall, Whitchurch Urban is a charming civil parish that combines a rich history, beautiful surroundings, and a range of amenities to create a desirable place to live or visit in Shropshire.

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Whitchurch Urban Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.973315/-2.683254 or Grid Reference SJ5441. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Bridge over A41 near Belton

The A41 road runs from London to Birkenhead. It passes through or near various towns and cities including Watford, Hemel Hempstead, Aylesbury, Solihull, Birmingham, West Bromwich, Wolverhampton, Newport, Whitchurch, Chester and Ellesmere Port. With the opening of the M40 in 1990 much of the route was downgraded. Wikipedia: Link

David Smith

Wrexham Road (A525) west of Whitchurch

David Smith

Watergate

Watergate in Whitchurch.

Peter McDermott

St Alkmund's Church

St Alkmund's Church in Whitchurch.

Peter McDermott

Jubilee Park

The bandstand in Jubilee Park, Whitchurch.

Peter McDermott

Through a window of St Alkmund's church

Solidarity with Ukraine in Whitchurch.

Mike Parker

Walker's bakery, Whitchurch

Of the many beautiful sights on Whitchurch High Street, this exuberant shop frontage on a half-timbered building was my favourite.

Mike Parker

The Railway Spice

Bar and Hotel in Whitchurch.

Wayland Smith

Fairways Drive

New housing on the edge of Whitchurch.

Wayland Smith

Layby on the A41 Whitchurch Bypass

The A41 is one of the UK’s longer A-roads. It runs for 204 miles between London and Birkenhead via the West Midlands. The road still remains largely primary although following completion of the M40 in the 1990s, the route of the A41 between Bicester and Solihull was bypassed and the road downgraded to persuade traffic onto the new motorway. The majority of the old route is now the B4100. Link

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David Dixon

Llangollen Canal on the fringe of Whitchurch

Glorious canal path on The Shropshire Way, on a fabulously bright Spring morning. The gorse flowers were giving off their delicious coconut scent in the morning sun.

Andrew Shannon

Lift bridge over the Llangollen Canal at the Whitchurch junction

This bridge was in action for both pedestrians and canal boats today. It would have been a very busy crossing point in the 19th century when the canal was a major trading route into and out of Whitchurch.

Andrew Shannon

Canal side moorings near Danson's Bridge

Ah, the narrowboat life!

Jeremy Bolwell

Canal scene near Whitchurch

Gorgeous canal side scene here near Whitchurch.

Jeremy Bolwell

Canal side scene near Whitchurch

Oh to be going off on a narrowboat to who knows where!

Jeremy Bolwell

Information board on the canal bank outside Whitchurch

Crammed with useful info.

Jeremy Bolwell

Canal on the outskirts of Whitchurch

Off we go following part of the Shropshire Way to wend our way into Whitchurch, a lovely town that I don't know well at all. Its in my county but I have not had much call to go there over the last 20 years. I have visited maybe twice?

Jeremy Bolwell