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Revisit Shropshire in 1968 through 31 nostalgic images

Step back to 1968 in this gallery.

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By Tania Taylor
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Explore familiar sights and faces, and enjoy a nostalgic glimpse of life across the county in this specially curated picture archive.

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The building being demolished is Stanley's chemist in Madeley, circa 1968. This picture was shared by Frank Boden courtesy of Michael Stead, the great grandson of F G Stead of Madeley. The demolition of Madeley town centre began on January 31, 1968, starting with Madeley Rest Room, to make way for a new shopping centre.
The building being demolished is Stanley's chemist in Madeley, circa 1968. This picture was shared by Frank Boden courtesy of Michael Stead, the great grandson of F G Stead of Madeley. The demolition of Madeley town centre began on January 31, 1968, starting with Madeley Rest Room, to make way for a new shopping centre.
Lloyds Bank, Pride Hill, Shrewsbury, before it was replaced by a 'modern building'. A note to accompany this print reads: 'Civic Trust Awards 1968. Shropshire - Group A Award. Lloyds Bank, Pride Hill, Shrewsbury (Before). Civic Trust, 18 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1.' In other words this photo shows the bank before it was replaced with a new building which won this design award in 1968. Picture: The West Midland Photo Services Limited, Commercial & Industrial Photographers
A note to accompany this print reads: 'Civic Trust Awards 1968. Shropshire - Group A Award. Lloyds Bank, Pride Hill, Shrewsbury (Before). Civic Trust, 18 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1.' In other words this photo shows the bank before it was replaced with a new building which won this design award in 1968. Picture: The West Midland Photo Services Limited, Commercial & Industrial Photographers
February 1968, the caption reads: 'Members of Hadley Old Folk's Association preparing a meal for the women members at a Men's Day party at the Hadley Rest Room.'
February 1968, the caption reads: 'Members of Hadley Old Folk's Association preparing a meal for the women members at a Men's Day party at the Hadley Rest Room.'
Flooding in Watling Street, Wellington, on July 2, 1968.
Flooding in Watling Street, Wellington, on July 2, 1968.
Ellesmere town centre, pictured on March 13, 1968.
Ellesmere town centre, pictured on March 13, 1968.
This is Oakengates station offering a cheap day return to wellington for 1s 6d in April 1968 when according to the sign the access was about to close and switch to Station Hotel.
This is Oakengates station offering a cheap day return to wellington for 1s 6d in April 1968 when according to the sign the access was about to close and switch to Station Hotel.
The Three Trees island at Whittington, June 4, 1968. The caption reads: 'Well-known blackspot for motorists travelling the A5 at Whittington is this triangle island. The three trees in the centre of the triangle were planted to commemorate the Battle of Waterloo. An improvement scheme is planned, but negotiations have to be completed, and the Ministry of Transport will be approached. The island was recently described in a court as 'that internal (sic - possibly a misprint for infernal) triangle at Whittington.'
The Three Trees island at Whittington, June 4, 1968. The caption reads: 'Well-known blackspot for motorists travelling the A5 at Whittington is this triangle island. The three trees in the centre of the triangle were planted to commemorate the Battle of Waterloo. An improvement scheme is planned, but negotiations have to be completed, and the Ministry of Transport will be approached. The island was recently described in a court as 'that internal (sic - possibly a misprint for infernal) triangle at Whittington.'
April 28, 1968: 'Members set off from Wellington Methodist Youth Centre on a 24 mile walk in aid of Oxfam.'
April 28, 1968: 'Members set off from Wellington Methodist Youth Centre on a 24 mile walk in aid of Oxfam.'
April 1968. The Square, Shrewsbury, showing Grocotts store, which was just sold. The caption was: 'After being empty for a long while, No 32 High Street and Nos 1,2, and 3, The Square, Shrewsbury, occupied for many years by Grocott, have been sold by Hall, Wateridge and Owen in conjunction with Healey and Baker of London. The price mentioned for negotiating was £70,000.'
April 1968. The Square, Shrewsbury, showing Grocotts store, which was just sold. The caption was: 'After being empty for a long while, No 32 High Street and Nos 1,2, and 3, The Square, Shrewsbury, occupied for many years by Grocott, have been sold by Hall, Wateridge and Owen in conjunction with Healey and Baker of London. The price mentioned for negotiating was £70,000.'