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Pictures From The Archive – February 25

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

These children standing outside their village school in Shropshire were captured for posterity by a photographer. The caption describes this as "Ash School," near Whitchurch, and this is an undated postcard from the collection of Ray Farlow of Bridgnorth.
These children standing outside their village school in Shropshire were captured for posterity by a photographer. The caption describes this as "Ash School," near Whitchurch, and this is an undated postcard from the collection of Ray Farlow of Bridgnorth.
The control room of the new Shropshire Fire Brigade headquarters at Shrewsbury on November 15, 1973. The official opening of the building was coming on November 24, when the public was being given the opportunity to see what they were paying for. This old HQ has since been replaced and it's now called Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service.
The control room of the new Shropshire Fire Brigade headquarters at Shrewsbury on November 15, 1973. The official opening of the building was coming on November 24, when the public was being given the opportunity to see what they were paying for. This old HQ has since been replaced and it's now called Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service.
Welcome to Wellington market, although it won't be like any Wellington market modern Wellingtonians have come across. Written in modern hand on the back of this postcard from the collection of Bridgnorth's Ray Farlow is: "(1914). Wellington Market held on The Green in First World War: Market Hall full of troops, horses, etc. During Second World War it was used as a food store and only outdoor stalls used for market." In the address field is written, in the same hand, "Mrs D M Grocott, 30 Leegomery Road, Wellington." Written separately in different coloured ink is simply the name "Rosemary" Make of that what you will.
Welcome to Wellington market, although it won't be like any Wellington market modern Wellingtonians have come across. Written in modern hand on the back of this postcard from the collection of Bridgnorth's Ray Farlow is: "(1914). Wellington Market held on The Green in First World War: Market Hall full of troops, horses, etc. During Second World War it was used as a food store and only outdoor stalls used for market." In the address field is written, in the same hand, "Mrs D M Grocott, 30 Leegomery Road, Wellington." Written separately in different coloured ink is simply the name "Rosemary" Make of that what you will.
Don't worry, it's a demonstration for nurses. At least we think it's a demonstration. The location is, we assume, Shifnal or Shifnal area as the photographer is Thurtle of Shifnal, and we'll guess at a date of around 1910. This is a postcard from the collection of Ray Farlow of Bridgnorth.
Don't worry, it's a demonstration for nurses. At least we think it's a demonstration. The location is, we assume, Shifnal or Shifnal area as the photographer is Thurtle of Shifnal, and we'll guess at a date of around 1910. This is a postcard from the collection of Ray Farlow of Bridgnorth.
What's going on here? That's what Janet Doody, who is helping catalogue some of the collections in the Ironbridge Gorge Museum, would like your help with. She says: "The photograph is one of a number in the G F Williams Collection – G F Williams was the managing director of the Coalbrookdale Company. The majority are press photos but have neither names or dates (possibly 1950s), so I was hoping that Shropshire Star readers could come up trumps and be able to name some, if not all, the people and the occasion, which looks like it could be a retirement presentation." If you can help you can contact Janet at janet.doody27@googlemail.com by email.
What's going on here? That's what Janet Doody, who is helping catalogue some of the collections in the Ironbridge Gorge Museum, would like your help with. She says: "The photograph is one of a number in the G F Williams Collection – G F Williams was the managing director of the Coalbrookdale Company. The majority are press photos but have neither names or dates (possibly 1950s), so I was hoping that Shropshire Star readers could come up trumps and be able to name some, if not all, the people and the occasion, which looks like it could be a retirement presentation." If you can help you can contact Janet at janet.doody27@googlemail.com by email.
Business as usual behind the bar for Mrs Vi Southcott in April 1970 at the Star pub in Whitchurch, despite a drama. She had been pulling pints and watching television in her pub when, as reported by another Star (us): "Suddenly a man burst in and told her that the walls of her house had fallen down. The living room wall had collapsed along with part of the bedroom floor which is above the living room. But neither Mrs Southcott nor any of her customers had heard a thing. The house is already so dangerous that her son Val (17) cannot sleep upstairs. He sleeps in a sleeping bag in the bar."
Business as usual behind the bar for Mrs Vi Southcott in April 1970 at the Star pub in Whitchurch, despite a drama. She had been pulling pints and watching television in her pub when, as reported by another Star (us): "Suddenly a man burst in and told her that the walls of her house had fallen down. The living room wall had collapsed along with part of the bedroom floor which is above the living room. But neither Mrs Southcott nor any of her customers had heard a thing. The house is already so dangerous that her son Val (17) cannot sleep upstairs. He sleeps in a sleeping bag in the bar."
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Toby Neal

By Toby Neal

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A journalist in Shropshire for 40 years, mainly writes features and columns, especially about aspects of Shropshire history. Lives in Telford and is based at the Ketley headquarters.

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