Then and now photos show river on the rise in Shropshire

Published 13th Jan 2023, 14:37 GMT

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Our photographers have been out and about capturing the scene as the rivers in Shropshire continue their relentless rise.

Photos taken by Jamie Ricketts and Steve Leath in Shrewsbury and Ironbridge this week show the difference a few days can make.

Main pic; cafe on stilts above the water in Shrewsbury Quarry. Inset: Lifting the cafe on Wednesday.

placeholder image — Main pic; cafe on stilts above the water in Shrewsbury Quarry. Inset: Lifting the cafe on Wednesday.

Left, Ironbridge garden on Tuesday and, right on Friday

placeholder image — Left, Ironbridge garden on Tuesday and, right on Friday

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