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The gingerbread (Market Drayton has been famous for it since the 18th century), the birthplace of Robert Clive ('Clive of India'), the Shropshire Union Canal, and a Shropshire market town of great character
A little history
Market Drayton has been famous for gingerbread since the 18th century — local schoolboys used to sell it at the market. Robert Clive — 'Clive of India', who established British India — was born here in 1725 and allegedly climbed the church tower as a boy. The Shropshire Union Canal passes through the town.
The gingerbread is genuinely excellent — try from local bakers. The Clive of India connection celebrated locally. The Shropshire Union Canal towpath. The Wednesday market for local produce.
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Market Drayton has excellent independent food including the famous gingerbread. The Wednesday market for local Shropshire produce.
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Market Drayton is a place in Shropshire known for the gingerbread (Market Drayton has been famous for it since the 18th century), the birthplace of Robert Clive ('Clive of India'), the Shropshire Union Canal, and a Shropshire market town of great character. Market Drayton has been famous for gingerbread since the 18th century — local schoolboys used to sell it at the market. The population is around 12,000.
Market Drayton has excellent independent food including the famous gingerbread. The Wednesday market for local Shropshire produce.
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