Thank you Shrewsbury.”The money raised will also be Gift Aided, adding 25p for every £1 donated. How to say Shrewsbury in English? Remember that until quite recently (mid-20th century) "ew" in writing could mean an "ow" sound. Reply. Some say 'Shroosbury' (as in rhyming with Grews-bury) and some say 'Shrowsbury' (as in rhyming with Grows-bury), with other pronunciations also being used. Some say 'Shroosbury' (as in rhyming with Grews-bury) and some say 'Shrowsbury' (as in rhyming with Grows-bury), with other pronunciations also being used.Historians stepped forward to share the arguments for each side, BBC Radio Shropshire presenter Jim Hawkins chaired the debate and music was provided by Paul and Nikki Henshaw, joined by Brother Braddaz.The music from Paul, Nikki and Brother Braddaz included a performance of Ben's Song, a song by Ben Bebbington, in whose memory the Big Busk in Shrewsbury is held.Stop.
8:07 am, August 15, 2019 My father took me to Shrewsbury as a young girl regularly to the cattle market. Everyone there pronounced it Shrewsbury and got very upset when they heard people pronouncing it Shrowsbury. As for the pronunciation of Shrewsbury - it is either Shroosbury or Shrowsbury. Pronunciation of Shrewsbury with 1 audio pronunciation, 4 translations, 1 sentence and more for Shrewsbury. The "Floreat Salopia" motto is also well used and well known, including for Shrewsbury Town FC.
Coffee Shop also supported the event including baking special 'Shroosbury' and 'Shrowsbury' biscuits.Paul Kirkbright, University Centre Shrewsbury Deputy Provost, said: “It was a great debate and fantastic to see everyone at Rowley’s House supporting the event and the Ark.“It was really interesting to hear about how the different pronunciations have evolved and listen to people’s views on the subject.“I’d like to say a big thankyou to Jim Hawkins, Paul and Nikki Henshaw, Brother Braddaz, our academics who argued for the different pronunciations – Professor Tim Jenkins and Doctor James Pardoe – Mike and Nicola from Stop, and everyone who came and joined us at the event.”Tim Compton, Manager at Shrewsbury Ark, added: “We are really grateful for the support as we attempt to settle once and for all the pronunciation of Shrewsbury.“But aside from the fun and banter, the important thing is that this is a truly wonderful place to live and work, and the compassion shown towards the more vulnerable in our town is overwhelming. The answer is...er...both. ‘Shroosbury’ was voted the winning pronunciation of Shropshire’s county town at a charity debate hosted by University Centre Shrewsbury.Yesterday's (Thursday, July 2, 2015) event at Rowley’s House raised more than £500 for Shrewsbury Ark, a drop-in centre helping homeless and vulnerable people.The pronunciation of ‘Shrewsbury’ is an ongoing topic of discussion. The pronunciation of ‘Shrewsbury’ is an ongoing topic of discussion. Mary Evdemon. Apparently, the traditional pronunciation of the 'ew' in Shrewsbury only survives in the word 'sew', and in earlier days the town's name was spelled Shroesbury … A debate is taking place to settle the long-running question of how to pronounce "Shrewsbury", Shropshire's county town.