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.

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.

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

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

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

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

This view of Mill Street, Wem, was taken before the days when motor cars drove more or less everything else from the roads.

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

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.

Lots of interest for Ludlovians to enjoy in this view over the River Teme.

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.

Telford is celebrating its 40th birthday this week so, in a roundabout way, let’s join in the celebrations with this picture.