Broseley through the years: 15 retro photos from days gone by

Take a trip down memory lane with this gallery of images from around Broseley, drawn from the Shropshire Star archives.

By Tania Taylor
Published 18th Jan 2026, 06:00 BST

From school days to familiar views from years gone by – and even what’s believed to be one of Shropshire’s first crop circles, mysteriously appearing in a farmer’s field – we hope you enjoy looking back.

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Children at the new Broseley Primary School, Dark Lane, at the time of its opening in September 1967. placeholder image
Children at the new Broseley Primary School, Dark Lane, at the time of its opening in September 1967.
Broseley Town Hall in the early 1960s. It was demolished December 1963.placeholder image
Broseley Town Hall in the early 1960s. It was demolished December 1963.
August 29, 1977, the caption pasted on the back reads: 'No smuggling at the inn... Miss Deborah Lloyd, left, and Miss Debbie Jarvis, of Broseley, view this unusual poster on display at the Lord Hill Inn, Broseley, this week.' The poster is dated October 19, 1782, and offers a reward for the capture of smugglers. placeholder image
August 29, 1977, the caption pasted on the back reads: 'No smuggling at the inn... Miss Deborah Lloyd, left, and Miss Debbie Jarvis, of Broseley, view this unusual poster on display at the Lord Hill Inn, Broseley, this week.' The poster is dated October 19, 1782, and offers a reward for the capture of smugglers.
Looking across from Broseley Wood to The Mines, Benthall. Undated, but appears to be 1960s. From a postcard loaned by collector Ray Farlow.placeholder image
Looking across from Broseley Wood to The Mines, Benthall. Undated, but appears to be 1960s. From a postcard loaned by collector Ray Farlow.
Laying a wreath at Broseley war memorial on Sunday, November 13, 1966 for Armistice Day.placeholder image
Laying a wreath at Broseley war memorial on Sunday, November 13, 1966 for Armistice Day.
This picture of Broseley High Street was shared by Paul France who said: this is one of three mounted photos rescued from the charity shop. They were taken by a D.H.Rixom and on the back of this one is written 'Street Scape Class, Shot Feb. '82. I think it was probably submitted as a Camera Club competition entry.'placeholder image
This picture of Broseley High Street was shared by Paul France who said: this is one of three mounted photos rescued from the charity shop. They were taken by a D.H.Rixom and on the back of this one is written 'Street Scape Class, Shot Feb. '82. I think it was probably submitted as a Camera Club competition entry.'

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