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August 4, 2022

Supporting image for story: Memories of matron at Wellington's "happy hospital"

Memories of matron at Wellington's "happy hospital"

July 22, 2022

Supporting image for story: Hero's poignant parting words as he went off to war from Shrewsbury Railway Station

Hero's poignant parting words as he went off to war from Shrewsbury Railway Station

July 21, 2022

Supporting image for story: Van-Dels who smashed it every Saturday night

Van-Dels who smashed it every Saturday night

July 20, 2022

Supporting image for story: Stepping back in time at some of the oldest pubs in Shropshire

Stepping back in time at some of the oldest pubs in Shropshire

July 19, 2022

Supporting image for story: Seventy-four-year-old Shropshire rector's wedding which caused a sensation

Seventy-four-year-old Shropshire rector's wedding which caused a sensation

Supporting image for story: How aviation heroine Amy Johnson survived a West Midlands mishap

How aviation heroine Amy Johnson survived a West Midlands mishap

Supporting image for story: Cycling star who won UK's first legal road race - but gave it up to keep a post office

Cycling star who won UK's first legal road race - but gave it up to keep a post office

July 18, 2022

Supporting image for story: Heatwave: Look back at how region sweltered in 1976

Heatwave: Look back at how region sweltered in 1976

July 13, 2022

Supporting image for story: The story of the Wolverhampton genius who raised the German fleet from the sea bed

The story of the Wolverhampton genius who raised the German fleet from the sea bed

July 6, 2022

Supporting image for story: Dorothy Round: Black Country girl who twice conquered Wimbledon

Dorothy Round: Black Country girl who twice conquered Wimbledon

June 30, 2022

Supporting image for story: Were a Nazi-defeated nation's treasures held in a Wolverhampton vault?

Were a Nazi-defeated nation's treasures held in a Wolverhampton vault?

June 29, 2022

Supporting image for story: High flying dreams of intrepid young adventurers

High flying dreams of intrepid young adventurers

June 27, 2022

Supporting image for story: Tributes to carnival stalwart whose connection went back 70 years

Tributes to carnival stalwart whose connection went back 70 years

June 24, 2022

Supporting image for story: Historic photos released ahead of Shropshire school's centenary celebrations

Historic photos released ahead of Shropshire school's centenary celebrations

June 23, 2022

Supporting image for story: Couple hope to breathe new life into Listed 17th Century cottage near Shrewsbury

Couple hope to breathe new life into Listed 17th Century cottage near Shrewsbury

June 21, 2022

Supporting image for story: Man who bought derelict building shocked to learn it was county's first fire station

Man who bought derelict building shocked to learn it was county's first fire station

June 20, 2022

Supporting image for story: Flashback to 2003: Thousands flock for a date with rock royalty

Flashback to 2003: Thousands flock for a date with rock royalty

June 14, 2022

Supporting image for story: Down with the kids to celebrate Coronation

Down with the kids to celebrate Coronation

June 13, 2022

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury's rich past and bright future featured in new bumper book

Shrewsbury's rich past and bright future featured in new bumper book

June 11, 2022

Supporting image for story: Remembering the rebel riders who changed the face of British cycling forever

Remembering the rebel riders who changed the face of British cycling forever

May 31, 2022

Supporting image for story: Proud memories of high-flying Dawley lad who featured in Coronation celebration

Proud memories of high-flying Dawley lad who featured in Coronation celebration

Supporting image for story: Late Joan's snap captured Shrewsbury royal visit

Late Joan's snap captured Shrewsbury royal visit

May 30, 2022

Supporting image for story: Appeal to find competitors who took part in the first Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod in 1947

Appeal to find competitors who took part in the first Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod in 1947

May 29, 2022

Supporting image for story: Sir Winston's finest hour as Ironbridge World War Two weekend gets off to a flier

Sir Winston's finest hour as Ironbridge World War Two weekend gets off to a flier

May 28, 2022

Supporting image for story: Market Drayton school class of 1980 to finally reunite after Covid delays

Market Drayton school class of 1980 to finally reunite after Covid delays

Supporting image for story: Why the new Top Gun movie won't take my breath away

Why the new Top Gun movie won't take my breath away

May 24, 2022

Supporting image for story: Half a century of Spaghetti Junction's 'magnificent seven miles'

Half a century of Spaghetti Junction's 'magnificent seven miles'

Supporting image for story: Day the Crosbies of Codsall finally got to see the Queen

Day the Crosbies of Codsall finally got to see the Queen

May 23, 2022

Supporting image for story: Flashback to 2005: TV gardener Alan is honoured with rose

Flashback to 2005: TV gardener Alan is honoured with rose

May 20, 2022

Supporting image for story: Shropshire's visitor from outer space a rare gem

Shropshire's visitor from outer space a rare gem

May 16, 2022

Supporting image for story: Enduring mystery of a death in Paradise

Enduring mystery of a death in Paradise

Supporting image for story: Flashback to 1996: Horses in the spotlight at Severn Valley Railway

Flashback to 1996: Horses in the spotlight at Severn Valley Railway

Supporting image for story: The Queen's Jubilee: When Brits got a glimpse of the royal lifestyle

The Queen's Jubilee: When Brits got a glimpse of the royal lifestyle

May 11, 2022

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth as you've never seen it before as historian produces stunning 1/750 scale model

Bridgnorth as you've never seen it before as historian produces stunning 1/750 scale model

May 9, 2022

Supporting image for story: Hard yards for townsfolk of yesteryear

Hard yards for townsfolk of yesteryear

May 8, 2022

Supporting image for story: The Queen's Jubilee: A moment that changed her life forever and a coronation for the ages

The Queen's Jubilee: A moment that changed her life forever and a coronation for the ages

May 4, 2022

Supporting image for story: Missile strike on HMS Sheffield seared in Colin's memory

Missile strike on HMS Sheffield seared in Colin's memory

May 2, 2022

Supporting image for story: Drunken high jinks and missing trousers – ATV life was one long party, says Chris Tarrant

Drunken high jinks and missing trousers – ATV life was one long party, says Chris Tarrant

April 27, 2022

Supporting image for story: Shifnal's landmark bridge spans generations

Shifnal's landmark bridge spans generations

April 25, 2022

Supporting image for story: Bob Warman: A remarkable half a century in our living rooms

Bob Warman: A remarkable half a century in our living rooms

Supporting image for story: Flashback to 1993: Buckingham Palace opens to the public for the first time

Flashback to 1993: Buckingham Palace opens to the public for the first time

Supporting image for story: Baptist church set to hold its very last service ahead of sale

Baptist church set to hold its very last service ahead of sale

April 18, 2022

Supporting image for story: World-renowned cutlery firm celebrates 120 years

World-renowned cutlery firm celebrates 120 years

Supporting image for story: Old picture captures moment Derek was hooked

Old picture captures moment Derek was hooked

Supporting image for story: Flashback to 2004: Historic River Severn ferry back in action

Flashback to 2004: Historic River Severn ferry back in action

April 14, 2022

Supporting image for story: Cellist kept on playing as the Titanic went down

Cellist kept on playing as the Titanic went down

April 10, 2022

Supporting image for story: Story behind Cannock Chase grave of German soldier murdered for renouncing Nazis

Story behind Cannock Chase grave of German soldier murdered for renouncing Nazis

April 5, 2022

Supporting image for story: Former Shrewsbury mayor tells how hero grandfather saved hundreds of children in World War Two

Former Shrewsbury mayor tells how hero grandfather saved hundreds of children in World War Two

April 4, 2022

Supporting image for story: How a 1952 catastrophe changed a Shropshire community forever

How a 1952 catastrophe changed a Shropshire community forever

Supporting image for story: Robbie Brightwell: Memories of a sensational finish by county's running star

Robbie Brightwell: Memories of a sensational finish by county's running star

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