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Wartime aircrash death remembered

Sergeant Jack Brownhill

An 85-year-old woman whose wartime fiance was killed when his bomber plunged into a Shropshire hillside has ensured that his memory is honoured on the 65th anniversary of the tragedy tomorrow.

This week’s pictures from the past

A Mini was pushed to the top of The Wrekin in just 41 minutes, back in September 1989.

Welcome to this week’s selection from our popular Pictures From the Past series - this week featuring a link to Shropshire Paralympic hero Ricky Balshaw.

Take a step back in time

Barbara Preece at Preece & Son footwear in Dawley

Ben Bentley recalls the special memories of getting a new pair of shoes - a rite of passage that is still magical for many.

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This week’s pictures from the past

This week’s selection of nostalgia photos from our popular Looking Back feature.

This week’s pictures from the past

A selection of nostalgia photos published in the Shropshire Star this week.

Memories of Billy’s home

Telford’s Dave Wallace recalls how football legend Billy Wright came back to visit his birthplace with a TV crew. Toby Neal reports.

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.

Family’s centenary at gate house

Retired banker Douglas Buttery is celebrating 100 years of his family’s link to a Shropshire landmark.

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.

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