A selection of nostalgic photos from the Shropshire Star’s popular series.
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Take a step back in time
Ben Bentley recalls the special memories of getting a new pair of shoes - a rite of passage that is still magical for many.
Days before motor cars dominated roads
This view of Mill Street, Wem, was taken before the days when motor cars drove more or less everything else from the roads.
Can you identify anyone in this picture?
NOSTALGIA - Robert Gough, of Market Drayton, loaned us this picture from 50 years ago and, although he knows many of those on it, is hoping some people can fill in the blanks.
Wintry view over the River Teme
Lots of interest for Ludlovians to enjoy in this view over the River Teme.
Photo shows Telford’s expansion
The date stamp on the back of this photo from our files is October 28, 1981. Also written on it is “Mall 3″ so it must be Mall 3 at Telford shopping centre.
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- Telford’s elegant iron design was sublime
- Gin wheel at county clay mine
- Reader corrects story on pioneer
- Fire gutted Shrewsbury businesses
- Postcard picture at journey’s end
- Is inventor one of this line-up?
- Postcard’s special meaning for owner
- Face of lad makes picture interesting
- Picture captures final days of hotel
- Murky day for opening of bridge
- Trophy for most popular boy
- Separate schools for village’s pupils
- Postcard dates back to World War I
- Huts found use as village halls
- Countryside scene captured
- New homes rising from rubble
- Are group enjoying seaside break?
- Press gang to party on
- Sergeant missed her big moment
- Matron was last at hospital
