Shelsley Walsh

Shelsley Walsh

Shelsley Walsh is a small village in Worcestershire, England.

Etymology

Shelsley Walsh means "clearing on a slope" from Old English scelf "shelf (of land)" and leāh "wood, clearing". The name was recorded as "Scillislege" in 948. The addition of Walsh to the name is from the surname Walsh, which means "of the Welsh", from Old English walas "Welsh, foreigners". A record of the name as "Shilsleywalish", undated, proves this.

Its population at the time of the 2001 Census was just 31, but the village's name is widely known among motorsport enthusiasts because of its association with the Shelsley Walsh Speed Hill Climb, which has been run since 1905.

ee also

*Shelsley Walsh Speed Hill Climb

External links

* [http://www.shelsley-walsh.co.uk Shelsley Walsh hillclimb]


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