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About Wem

Known for

The Sweet William variety (the first Sweet William was cultivated by Col. Henry Aylmer at Wem), William Hazlitt's connection (the essayist grew up here), and a small Shropshire market town

A little history

Wem is a quiet Shropshire market town with notable literary connections — William Hazlitt, one of England's great essayists, spent his formative years here. Sweet William flowers were first cultivated at Wem. The town has a pleasant market character.

Local tip

The town centre for local Shropshire character. Hawkstone Park nearby for the extraordinary Georgian rock landscape gardens. Shrewsbury is close for wider amenities.

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