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Pictures From The Archive – November 6

Welcome to this week's collection of nostalgia photos from the pages of the Shropshire Star.

Published Nov 6, 2020

Last updated Nov 6, 2020

Bobby Charlton was on the brink of glory when this photo was taken at the then National Recreation Centre at Lilleshall in June 1966. Bobby, in the foreground, was one of the stars of England's victorious campaign in the World Cup just weeks later. The England squad trained at Lilleshall and Alf Ramsey made some of his final selections.

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