Nostalgia stories and photos from the Shropshire Star | Shropshire Star

Shropshire Star

Log inorSubscribe

Nostalgia Archive

September 27, 2023

Supporting image for story: Wartime spy who scandalised establishment with her 'nymphomaniac' behaviour

Wartime spy who scandalised establishment with her 'nymphomaniac' behaviour

September 22, 2023

Supporting image for story: Former Wolves hardman who was 'saved by God's hand' after a life of turmoil on and off the pitch

Former Wolves hardman who was 'saved by God's hand' after a life of turmoil on and off the pitch

September 8, 2023

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury's rail role celebrated in new book

Shrewsbury's rail role celebrated in new book

September 2, 2023

Supporting image for story: All aboard for trip to mark 60th anniversary of Severn Valley Railway closure

All aboard for trip to mark 60th anniversary of Severn Valley Railway closure

August 31, 2023

Supporting image for story: Surf's up in Bridgnorth as rare 1970s board goes on sale at antiques centre

Surf's up in Bridgnorth as rare 1970s board goes on sale at antiques centre

August 27, 2023

Supporting image for story: Steam rally is a family affair for the daughter of Black Country legend Len Crane

Steam rally is a family affair for the daughter of Black Country legend Len Crane

August 26, 2023

Supporting image for story: Expert analyses images of possible Knights Templar graves - did they belong to ancient order or not?

Expert analyses images of possible Knights Templar graves - did they belong to ancient order or not?

August 23, 2023

Supporting image for story: Tough going for Shrewsbury Town in the court of King Arthur back in August 1958

Tough going for Shrewsbury Town in the court of King Arthur back in August 1958

Supporting image for story: The Professionals' Ford Capris for sale – if you've got a spare £200,000

The Professionals' Ford Capris for sale – if you've got a spare £200,000

August 21, 2023

Supporting image for story: Tragic pilot's body undiscovered for 34 years after last flight in skies of Shropshire

Tragic pilot's body undiscovered for 34 years after last flight in skies of Shropshire

Supporting image for story: How RAF Cosford museum cut-out of group captain started chain reaction of love for couple

How RAF Cosford museum cut-out of group captain started chain reaction of love for couple

August 11, 2023

Supporting image for story: Couple recall how Crooked House made wedding 'best day' - after initial venue burned down

Couple recall how Crooked House made wedding 'best day' - after initial venue burned down

Supporting image for story: When police tried a new crowd control method at Molineux - and it was deemed a success

When police tried a new crowd control method at Molineux - and it was deemed a success

Supporting image for story: New book explore war's deadly game of hide and seek

New book explore war's deadly game of hide and seek

August 7, 2023

Supporting image for story: Flashback to 1999: Millions marvel at sky above in hope of seeing total eclipse

Flashback to 1999: Millions marvel at sky above in hope of seeing total eclipse

August 3, 2023

Supporting image for story: Eyewitness' picture recalls Shrewsbury Market Hall tragedy of 60 years ago

Eyewitness' picture recalls Shrewsbury Market Hall tragedy of 60 years ago

July 31, 2023

Supporting image for story: Flashback to 2003: Star-studded cast have a ball at theatre’s pantomime launch

Flashback to 2003: Star-studded cast have a ball at theatre’s pantomime launch

July 26, 2023

Supporting image for story: Scandal and extravagance: what a 10-day dig at Attingham has revealed about estate's past

Scandal and extravagance: what a 10-day dig at Attingham has revealed about estate's past

July 24, 2023

Supporting image for story: Flashback to 2002: Manchester heralds start of a glorious sporting spectacular

Flashback to 2002: Manchester heralds start of a glorious sporting spectacular

July 17, 2023

Supporting image for story: Flashback to 2008: Historic mill is brought back to life

Flashback to 2008: Historic mill is brought back to life

July 14, 2023

Supporting image for story: Crammed van for wartime deliveries

Crammed van for wartime deliveries

July 10, 2023

Supporting image for story: In photos: Shropshire summer carnivals in years gone by

In photos: Shropshire summer carnivals in years gone by

Supporting image for story: Flashback to 1996: A warm welcome as Nelson Mandela arrives for state visit

Flashback to 1996: A warm welcome as Nelson Mandela arrives for state visit

Supporting image for story: Stairway to heaven? Led up the garden path more like

Stairway to heaven? Led up the garden path more like

July 3, 2023

Supporting image for story: Flashback to 2000: A magical time for region as Harry Potter fever grips nation

Flashback to 2000: A magical time for region as Harry Potter fever grips nation

June 30, 2023

Supporting image for story: Looking back on quakes that have shaken the region after latest tremors

Looking back on quakes that have shaken the region after latest tremors

June 26, 2023

Supporting image for story: Flashback to 2005: Bikers hold peaceful protest against Worfield pub's temporary closure

Flashback to 2005: Bikers hold peaceful protest against Worfield pub's temporary closure

June 24, 2023

Supporting image for story: Smiling woman with 20 great-grandchildren celebrates 103rd birthday surrounded by loved ones

Smiling woman with 20 great-grandchildren celebrates 103rd birthday surrounded by loved ones

June 23, 2023

Supporting image for story: Air crash research links Shropshire family across the Atlantic

Air crash research links Shropshire family across the Atlantic

June 20, 2023

Supporting image for story: Herculean task to free stranded giant warplane stuck in a Shropshire field

Herculean task to free stranded giant warplane stuck in a Shropshire field

June 19, 2023

Supporting image for story: Tribute to Dylan Thomas at this year's Llangollen Eisteddfod

Tribute to Dylan Thomas at this year's Llangollen Eisteddfod

June 17, 2023

Supporting image for story: Hero sailor who died trying to save two boys from icy lake may finally get a headstone after 94 years

Hero sailor who died trying to save two boys from icy lake may finally get a headstone after 94 years

June 8, 2023

Supporting image for story: Mystery portrait found in Church Stretton street sparks fond memories

Mystery portrait found in Church Stretton street sparks fond memories

June 5, 2023

Supporting image for story: Long-forgotten tombstone of eighteenth century foundry owner unearthed in church

Long-forgotten tombstone of eighteenth century foundry owner unearthed in church

May 31, 2023

Supporting image for story: Stars of Drop The Dead Donkey reunited for Midland stage show

Stars of Drop The Dead Donkey reunited for Midland stage show

May 29, 2023

Supporting image for story: Battle of Britain flight enthrals the crowds at Ironbridge second world war event

Battle of Britain flight enthrals the crowds at Ironbridge second world war event

Supporting image for story: Midlands' pioneering 'robots' which gave traffic green light

Midlands' pioneering 'robots' which gave traffic green light

May 28, 2023

Supporting image for story: Convoy of classic lorries hit the road for weekend of scenic trips

Convoy of classic lorries hit the road for weekend of scenic trips

May 24, 2023

Supporting image for story: Book reveals battle-scarred Bridgnorth's wartime story

Book reveals battle-scarred Bridgnorth's wartime story

May 18, 2023

Supporting image for story: Less 'treasure' is being discovered in Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin

Less 'treasure' is being discovered in Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin

Supporting image for story: Dambusters bouncing bomb was tested at this mid Wales beauty spot

Dambusters bouncing bomb was tested at this mid Wales beauty spot

May 17, 2023

Supporting image for story: Celebrating 50 years of the Austin Allegro, the joke car now prized by collectors

Celebrating 50 years of the Austin Allegro, the joke car now prized by collectors

Supporting image for story: Fatal affair of punch drunk boxer who killed his lover

Fatal affair of punch drunk boxer who killed his lover

May 16, 2023

Supporting image for story: Local history society celebrates 40 years of digging up the past

Local history society celebrates 40 years of digging up the past

May 12, 2023

Supporting image for story: Gems of our history that are worth recording

Gems of our history that are worth recording

May 11, 2023

Supporting image for story: Old school chums travel thousands of miles to uncover the mystery of the toasting fork... in Shrewsbury

Old school chums travel thousands of miles to uncover the mystery of the toasting fork... in Shrewsbury

Supporting image for story: Sensational trial of England's "greatest hypocrite"

Sensational trial of England's "greatest hypocrite"

May 9, 2023

Supporting image for story: The foiling of an IRA plot to cause terror on the M6

The foiling of an IRA plot to cause terror on the M6

May 5, 2023

Supporting image for story: Ex-soldier recalls marching in the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II

Ex-soldier recalls marching in the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II

Supporting image for story: Tragic final twist in doomed wartime romance

Tragic final twist in doomed wartime romance

PreviousPage NextPage