(called either Much or Great Wenlock), a borough and market town of the county of Salop, in the division called the Franchise of Wenlock, 151 miles from London. It is a very ancient town, but very ill built. It is said to have been the first town that sent members to parliament in 1478, but it was not incorporated till the reign of Charles the First. It has now six aldermen and eighteen councillors, and sends two members to the House of Commons. It is a place of but little trade, and that only on the market of Friday. The population amounted in 1821 to 3165, and in 1831 to 3481.

WELOBLY, a market-town of the county of Hereford, in the hundred of Stretford, 146 miles from London and twenty-one from the city of Hereford. It is a place of considerable antiquity, and consists of one principal street with well-built houses. It has a market on Thursday. There are two good charity schools. The population amounted in 1821 to 739, and in 1831 to 819.