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Leominster is a market town in Herefordshire, England. It has a population of approximately 11,000 and is on the River Lugg.
In 1052 the town was the site of the Battle of Llanllieni, the first battle between Normans and Welsh.
From 1974 to 1996 Leominster served as the administrative centre for the local government district of Leominster.
Leominster is actually pronounced lemster. The 'o' is silent, as is the 'in'.
The town shares a friendly rivalry with Hereford. In recent years, Leominster's multitude of antique shops have brought many visitors into the town.
Leominster is also the name of a town in the US state of Massachusetts. It was named after the Leominster in Herefordshire.
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