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Looking back: 24 retro photos from 1984 across Shropshire – see what sparks memories!

Step back to 1984 and revisit a year of unforgettable moments through a collection of archive photographs.

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By Tania Taylor
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From archaeological digs and royal visits to dancing TV personalities and film sets, we hope these bring back memories...

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January 6, 1984: 'Digging at the Old Town Walls excavation in Castle Street, Oswestry, is now complete and members of the Border Counties Archaeological group are busy measuring and documenting the medieval relics they have found. Tomorrow and Sunday they will be on hand to show members of the public the area during their two day open day before the site is developed for flats.'
January 6, 1984: 'Digging at the Old Town Walls excavation in Castle Street, Oswestry, is now complete and members of the Border Counties Archaeological group are busy measuring and documenting the medieval relics they have found. Tomorrow and Sunday they will be on hand to show members of the public the area during their two day open day before the site is developed for flats.'
January 16, 1984. The caption reads: 'The source of the problem, a blocked waterway which overflowed its banks into the street.' The story said several roads in the Welsh Walls area of Oswestry were flooded by a torrent of water when a stream became blocked. The source of the problem was a stream at the top of Brynhafod Lane which was blocked by fallen leaves and overflowed its banks into the street.
January 16, 1984. The caption reads: 'The source of the problem, a blocked waterway which overflowed its banks into the street.' The story said several roads in the Welsh Walls area of Oswestry were flooded by a torrent of water when a stream became blocked. The source of the problem was a stream at the top of Brynhafod Lane which was blocked by fallen leaves and overflowed its banks into the street.
Football match between Oswestry Town FC and Buxton played on Saturday, February 4, 1984, at Oswestry Town ground at Victoria Road. The result was a 3-3 draw. The photographer's caption was 'The Buxton defence in total disarray with the keeper using his fingernails to save a goal.'
Football match between Oswestry Town FC and Buxton played on Saturday, February 4, 1984, at Oswestry Town ground at Victoria Road. The result was a 3-3 draw. The photographer's caption was 'The Buxton defence in total disarray with the keeper using his fingernails to save a goal.'
nostalgia pic. Oswestry. This is a print from the Shropshire Star picture archive and the photographer's date on the back is 16.1.84, i.e. January 16, 1984, which will be when it was taken. The caption pasted on the back reads: 'Problems for motorists and pedestrians as thousands of gallons of rain water flooded down Brook Street.' The print also has the date 17/1/84, i.e. January 17, 1984, which was publication date. The story said several roads in the Welsh Walls area of Oswestry were flooded by a torrent of water when a stream became blocked. The source of the problem was a stream at the top of Brynhafod Lane which was blocked by fallen leaves and overflowed its banks into the street. The print has the Shropshire Star copyright stamp and the photographer was Mac Ozanne. Oswestry flood. Oswestry flooding. Oswestry floods. Library code: Oswestry nostalgia 2015.
'Problems for motorists and pedestrians as thousands of gallons of rain water flooded down Brook Street.' The story said several roads in the Welsh Walls area of Oswestry were flooded by a torrent of water when a stream became blocked. The source of the problem was a stream at the top of Brynhafod Lane which was blocked by fallen leaves and overflowed its banks into the street. January 16, 1984.
nostalgia pic. Shrewsbury. The Old Market Hall in Shrewsbury pictured on March 4, 1984, during the filming of A Christmas Carol in Shrewsbury. The town was adapted as a movie set. Library code: Shrewsbury nostalgia 2009.
The Old Market Hall in Shrewsbury pictured on March 4, 1984, during the filming of A Christmas Carol in Shrewsbury. The town was adapted as a movie set
Picture taken during filming of A Christmas Carol in Shrewsbury in March 1984. The star of the film, George C. Scott, is shown right.
Picture taken during filming of A Christmas Carol in Shrewsbury in March 1984. The star of the film, George C. Scott, is shown right.
'Father and son team Mr John Davies and John Davies junior out on the river.' The story began: 'Three generations of a Shrewsbury family are hoping to help Shropshire hospitals by taking to the River Severn in coracles. The Davies family of Old Heath, Heathgates, are well known for their skills as coracle makers. Originally 33-year-old John Davies and his son, also John, were planning to spend Easter paddling down the Severn, from Shrewsbury to Bristol, in the tiny round craft. But now they will be joined by the oldest member of the family, the 66-year-old grandfather, John senior. Mr Davies and his son spent an afternoon on the Severn doing a practice run from Telford to Bridgnorth.' March 17, 1984.
'Father and son team Mr John Davies and John Davies junior out on the river.' The story began: 'Three generations of a Shrewsbury family are hoping to help Shropshire hospitals by taking to the River Severn in coracles. The Davies family of Old Heath, Heathgates, are well known for their skills as coracle makers. Originally 33-year-old John Davies and his son, also John, were planning to spend Easter paddling down the Severn, from Shrewsbury to Bristol, in the tiny round craft. But now they will be joined by the oldest member of the family, the 66-year-old grandfather, John senior. Mr Davies and his son spent an afternoon on the Severn doing a practice run from Telford to Bridgnorth.' March 17, 1984.