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August 12, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'NOT TO BE PUBLISHED' – Historic Dunkirk evacuation map to feature in auction of items from Second World War officer

'NOT TO BE PUBLISHED' – Historic Dunkirk evacuation map to feature in auction of items from Second World War officer

August 11, 2024

Supporting image for story: History uncovered as Shrewsbury artist draws town's historic library - complete with Darwin statue

History uncovered as Shrewsbury artist draws town's historic library - complete with Darwin statue

August 4, 2024

Supporting image for story: 22 nostalgic photos from more than 100 years of the Shrewsbury Flower Show

22 nostalgic photos from more than 100 years of the Shrewsbury Flower Show

August 2, 2024

Supporting image for story: Progress on the move in county town

Progress on the move in county town

July 29, 2024

Supporting image for story: Revealed – the haunting legend of Wolverhampton Royal School's Long Dorm

Revealed – the haunting legend of Wolverhampton Royal School's Long Dorm

July 21, 2024

Supporting image for story: 32 evocative photos of the Severn Valley Railway as its own-build station turns 40

32 evocative photos of the Severn Valley Railway as its own-build station turns 40

July 20, 2024

Supporting image for story: My memories of 'well-mannered' Jimi Hendrix when he popped into legendary West Midlands club for a drink

My memories of 'well-mannered' Jimi Hendrix when he popped into legendary West Midlands club for a drink

July 17, 2024

Supporting image for story: Why Dame Judi Dench owes her spectacular career to the family of a Shropshire hall

Why Dame Judi Dench owes her spectacular career to the family of a Shropshire hall

July 16, 2024

Supporting image for story: Bob Dylan's Wolverhampton date could be one of the last chances to see an all-time musical great

Bob Dylan's Wolverhampton date could be one of the last chances to see an all-time musical great

July 14, 2024

Supporting image for story: 14 nostalgic photographs showing Wellington in 1974 - who and what do you recognise?

14 nostalgic photographs showing Wellington in 1974 - who and what do you recognise?

July 9, 2024

'Banks's isn't just a brand, it's part of city's soul': Why famous Wolverhampton brewery must stay

July 8, 2024

Supporting image for story: How the Black Death turned the West Midlands a vision of hell on earth –Mike Lockley

How the Black Death turned the West Midlands a vision of hell on earth –Mike Lockley

Supporting image for story: How the Black Death turned the West Midlands a vision of hell on earth –Mike Lockley

How the Black Death turned the West Midlands a vision of hell on earth –Mike Lockley

July 6, 2024

Supporting image for story: 19 nostalgic pictures from the last 50 years of Telford's shopping centre

19 nostalgic pictures from the last 50 years of Telford's shopping centre

July 2, 2024

Supporting image for story: Soulton Hall archaeological digs unearth centuries of secrets at venue with links to Shakespeare

Soulton Hall archaeological digs unearth centuries of secrets at venue with links to Shakespeare

July 1, 2024

Supporting image for story: 15 sizzling pictures from the past of Shropshire in the summer

15 sizzling pictures from the past of Shropshire in the summer

Supporting image for story: Memories of football legend Fred Pentland, an England star and a hero to fans in one corner of Spain

Memories of football legend Fred Pentland, an England star and a hero to fans in one corner of Spain

Supporting image for story: Old photo throws up a giant mystery

Old photo throws up a giant mystery

June 30, 2024

Supporting image for story: Sports drama, the Olympic flame and a royal visit: 15 memorable pictures taken in Shropshire in 2012

Sports drama, the Olympic flame and a royal visit: 15 memorable pictures taken in Shropshire in 2012

Supporting image for story: The time a Shropshire town rallied round to replace the railings along its historic walk

The time a Shropshire town rallied round to replace the railings along its historic walk

June 28, 2024

Supporting image for story: Wartime 'mini-tractor' that helped feed nation arrives at antiques centre in time for 1940s weekend

Wartime 'mini-tractor' that helped feed nation arrives at antiques centre in time for 1940s weekend

June 24, 2024

Supporting image for story: From Enoch Powell to Mad Jack Mytton: Infamous MPs who won a General Election in the West Midlands

From Enoch Powell to Mad Jack Mytton: Infamous MPs who won a General Election in the West Midlands

June 17, 2024

Supporting image for story: Kingswood – A camp of children's laughter that rose again

Kingswood – A camp of children's laughter that rose again

June 13, 2024

Supporting image for story: 10 memorable Telford photos from 1984 that show the life and times of the town 40 years ago

10 memorable Telford photos from 1984 that show the life and times of the town 40 years ago

Supporting image for story: 'I thought he was dead!' See the moment two former army pals met up for the first time in 62 years

'I thought he was dead!' See the moment two former army pals met up for the first time in 62 years

June 12, 2024

Supporting image for story: The super 70s in Shrewsbury: 24 fascinating pictures of county town from the 1970s

The super 70s in Shrewsbury: 24 fascinating pictures of county town from the 1970s

June 11, 2024

Supporting image for story: 11 memorable Shrewsbury photos from 2004 - the life and times of the town 20 years ago

11 memorable Shrewsbury photos from 2004 - the life and times of the town 20 years ago

June 10, 2024

Supporting image for story: Flashback to 1999: Boating fun in the sun at the River Severn regatta charity event

Flashback to 1999: Boating fun in the sun at the River Severn regatta charity event

June 9, 2024

Supporting image for story: Nine of the best Newport photos from 1974 show famous visitor, crash repair and building demolition

Nine of the best Newport photos from 1974 show famous visitor, crash repair and building demolition

June 8, 2024

Supporting image for story: Incredible story of Wolverhampton's famous Sunbeam car that missed its land speed record target

Incredible story of Wolverhampton's famous Sunbeam car that missed its land speed record target

Supporting image for story: D-Day's injured soldiers – and their gratitude to the kindness of people from the West Midlands

D-Day's injured soldiers – and their gratitude to the kindness of people from the West Midlands

Supporting image for story: Making inroads – and, amid the brutality of war, a triumph of logistics. Peter Rhodes' D-Day Diaries Day 8

Making inroads – and, amid the brutality of war, a triumph of logistics. Peter Rhodes' D-Day Diaries Day 8

June 7, 2024

Supporting image for story: 80 years since D-Day: Bodies on the beach would haunt veterans forever

80 years since D-Day: Bodies on the beach would haunt veterans forever

June 6, 2024

Supporting image for story: My memories of an emotional Normandy visit with veterans who saw action

My memories of an emotional Normandy visit with veterans who saw action

Supporting image for story: 'To hold parts of the plane my uncle died in was very poignant' – D-Day airmen who never made it home

'To hold parts of the plane my uncle died in was very poignant' – D-Day airmen who never made it home

Supporting image for story: 'Yanks deserved medals the size of dustbin lids' - Peter Rhodes' D-Day Diaries Day 6

'Yanks deserved medals the size of dustbin lids' - Peter Rhodes' D-Day Diaries Day 6

June 5, 2024

Supporting image for story: Shropshire village yarn bombers pay tribute to D-Day heroes with postbox toppers

Shropshire village yarn bombers pay tribute to D-Day heroes with postbox toppers

June 4, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'The sea was red with blood': D-Day heroes recall how they cheated death

'The sea was red with blood': D-Day heroes recall how they cheated death

June 3, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'When you first attack, you think you can kill everyone – you find out they can kill you too'

'When you first attack, you think you can kill everyone – you find out they can kill you too'

Supporting image for story: Amazing story of William Buckland – Dinosaur genius had an appetite for destruction

Amazing story of William Buckland – Dinosaur genius had an appetite for destruction

Supporting image for story: 'We were bait to draw the fire of big German guns': Local heroes' terrifying D-Day memories

'We were bait to draw the fire of big German guns': Local heroes' terrifying D-Day memories

Supporting image for story: Flashback to 2002: Pageantry and music as the country marks golden jubilee

Flashback to 2002: Pageantry and music as the country marks golden jubilee

Supporting image for story: Elephants, boxers and huge guns! 25 fascinating photos of old Shropshire from late historian's collection

Elephants, boxers and huge guns! 25 fascinating photos of old Shropshire from late historian's collection

June 1, 2024

Supporting image for story: Popular Shropshire historian who was 'a walking encyclopaedia on Shrewsbury' has died at 77

Popular Shropshire historian who was 'a walking encyclopaedia on Shrewsbury' has died at 77

Supporting image for story: 11 jolly photos of pub renowned for dazzling Christmas lights after Marston's sale confirmed

11 jolly photos of pub renowned for dazzling Christmas lights after Marston's sale confirmed

Supporting image for story: Captured, wounded or killed – the blood and terror of D-Day recalled by our local heroes

Captured, wounded or killed – the blood and terror of D-Day recalled by our local heroes

May 31, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'Jerry was firing everything at hand - it was like a firework display but we were in it' – Peter Rhodes' D-Day Diaries Day One

'Jerry was firing everything at hand - it was like a firework display but we were in it' – Peter Rhodes' D-Day Diaries Day One

Supporting image for story: Perfect pub received accolade from yodelling star

Perfect pub received accolade from yodelling star

May 29, 2024

Supporting image for story: Record-breaking 44lb carp set for Shropshire auction in 'unique opportunity' in angling history

Record-breaking 44lb carp set for Shropshire auction in 'unique opportunity' in angling history

May 23, 2024

Supporting image for story: Wolves FA Cup memories – Day crowd went wild welcoming home their heroes

Wolves FA Cup memories – Day crowd went wild welcoming home their heroes

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