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Looking back: 18 remarkable historic remembrance images and their lasting impact on Shropshire and Powys communities

Here we explore a selection of historic photographs of local memorials and parades ahead of Armistice Day.

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By Tania Taylor
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Through these images we forge a visual link to the past, contemplating the sacrifices that were made and the lasting legacy carried forward by the communities who honour them.

Planting of the Armistice tree near the wall of Ludlow Castle. Alderman Edward Sheldon takes his shovel to plant a young tree outside Ludlow Castle to mark the armistice. No date given but probably circa 1919 or 1920
Planting of the Armistice tree near the wall of Ludlow Castle. Alderman Edward Sheldon takes his shovel to plant a young tree outside Ludlow Castle to mark the armistice. No date given but probably circa 1919 or 1920
Armistice Day 1920 at Knighton
Armistice Day 1920 at Knighton
'Armistice Day, 1918' is the only thing written on the back of this photo among Great War memorabilia held in the archives of Wrekin College, or Wellington College as it was known at that time of the photo. Armistice gathering at the top of The Wrekin on November 12, 1918, the day after the Armistice was signed, with that day being declared a school holiday. 'After a service in the school the whole school set out to climb The Wrekin...' The founder of the college, John Bayley, is at the left hand end of the second row. Great War. 1914 to 1918 war
'Armistice Day, 1918' is the only thing written on the back of this photo among Great War memorabilia held in the archives of Wrekin College, or Wellington College as it was known at that time of the photo. The Wellingtonia local history magazine identified it as an Armistice gathering at the top of The Wrekin on November 12, 1918, the day after the Armistice was signed, with that day being declared a school holiday. 'After a service in the school the whole school set out to climb The Wrekin...' The founder of the college, John Bayley, is at the left hand end of the second row
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The unveiling and dedication of the war memorial in Llandrindod Wells, July 1922
Unveiling of Shropshire War Memorial, Shrewsbury, on July 29, 1922. This is from a postcard loaned by Ray Farlow of Bridgnorth
Unveiling of Shropshire War Memorial, Shrewsbury, on July 29, 1922. This is from a postcard loaned by Ray Farlow of Bridgnorth