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Place of publication
Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England

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Earliest issue: January 4, 1840
Latest issue: June 27, 1840

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Years covered
1840

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Total issues: 26
Total pages: 104

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This newspaper was added to our archives on September 1, 2025. The latest issues were added on September 1, 2025.

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January 1840

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