Take a trip back to 1985 with this collection of archive pictures capturing life across Shropshire.
From FA Cup action at Goodison Park and royal visits to Harper Adams to community fundraising, local carnivals and everyday scenes, these photographs bring together the people, events and places that made the county what it was 41 years ago.
How many familiar faces can you recognise? Share your memories and see who else remembers these moments in the comments.
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13. Painting the town for a brand new community hub
The Mayor of Newport, Councillor Malcolm Miles (right), leads the charge with paint roller in hand alongside dedicated community volunteers on July 14, 1985. Representatives from various local organisations rolled up their sleeves at Water Lane to give Cosy Hall a fresh coat of paint ahead of its transformation into a vibrant new community hall. Were you among the helpful volunteers who lent a hand to bring this popular Newport venue to life back in 1985? | Shropshire Star archive
14. Drinks on the house for Ketley's rooftop toast
Contractors from Frank Galliers of Shrewsbury line the rooftop to raise a glass during a traditional topping-out ceremony in July 1985. A barrel of beer was hoisted to the top of the residential block in Ketley to mark the completion of the roof level for Wrekin Council's major housing facelift. The ambitious project saw the old flats in Brookhill Crescent converted into smart new two-storey homes and renamed Wedgewood Crescent. Do you recognise any of the hard-working builders celebrating high above Telford back in 1985? | Shropshire Star archive
15. Refereeing royalty joins Newport Town's night of celebration
West Midlands League side Newport Town FC gathered at the Royal Victoria Hotel on May 25, 1985, for their annual dinner and presentation evening. Admiring the impressive lineup of silverware are, from left, retiring manager Bernard Hailey, former World Cup final referee and guest speaker Jack Taylor, club chairman Peter Coates, and incoming manager Chris Cadman. Were you in attendance at the Royal Victoria Hotel for this memorable end-of-season bash back in 1985? | Shropshire Star archive
16. Stepping out to protect Nedge Hill
Local residents gather in force for a mass protest walk across Nedge Hill in Stirchley, Telford, on September 11, 1985. Community members turned out to oppose proposed plans for a Silicon Valley-style high-tech development on the green space. Before setting off, the crowd heard an opening address from David Morgan, vice-chairman of the preservation committee. Do you recognise anyone in the crowd or remember taking part in this local campaign back in 1985? | Shropshire Star archive