Shropshire primary school celebrates 175th birthday as former pupils share memories of days gone by
A Shropshire primary school has been celebrating its 175th birthday.
Staff, pupils, former pupils and community members all turned out for the special celebration at Welshampton C of E Primary School, near Ellesmere.
As part of the occasion pupils buried a time capsule containing items to be found by future generations, and planted a tree in the school's grounds.
The school also put together a display of historic pictures, showing the school through the years, and provided plenty of cake for the guests.
The school opened back in 1850.
A number of former pupils returned to share their memories of their time at the school - and to see how it has changed.
Headteacher Ben Crompton said they were delighted to be marking the occasion and celebrating the school's place at the heart of the community.
