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February 20, 2026

Supporting image for story: Telford in the mid-1980s: 18 pictures that take you back

Telford in the mid-1980s: 18 pictures that take you back

February 18, 2026

Supporting image for story: From playgrounds to youth clubs: 16 photos recalling childhood fun across Shropshire

From playgrounds to youth clubs: 16 photos recalling childhood fun across Shropshire

February 13, 2026

Supporting image for story: Pictures from the past: 28 charming snapshots of home deliveries and services in the West Midlands from a bygone era

Pictures from the past: 28 charming snapshots of home deliveries and services in the West Midlands from a bygone era

February 11, 2026

Supporting image for story: Revisit Shropshire in 1956 with our 19 nostalgic images

Revisit Shropshire in 1956 with our 19 nostalgic images

February 10, 2026

Supporting image for story: Midlands memories: 16 nostalgic images of making the most of rainy weather

Midlands memories: 16 nostalgic images of making the most of rainy weather

February 8, 2026

Supporting image for story: Shropshire retro: 27 images capturing life across the county in 1967

Shropshire retro: 27 images capturing life across the county in 1967

February 5, 2026

Supporting image for story: Shropshire retro: 23 photos that bring school life in the 1960s and 1970s back to life

Shropshire retro: 23 photos that bring school life in the 1960s and 1970s back to life

February 3, 2026

Supporting image for story: Air Cadets’ 85-year milestone to be celebrated with community thanksgiving in Telford

Air Cadets’ 85-year milestone to be celebrated with community thanksgiving in Telford

Supporting image for story: Step back in time to 1973 Shropshire with 23 nostalgic images from the past

Step back in time to 1973 Shropshire with 23 nostalgic images from the past

February 1, 2026

Supporting image for story: Wellington retro: 25 pictures capturing life across the popular market town through the years

Wellington retro: 25 pictures capturing life across the popular market town through the years

January 29, 2026

Supporting image for story: Ironbridge retro: 26 nostalgic photos of notable visits, local life and familiar faces

Ironbridge retro: 26 nostalgic photos of notable visits, local life and familiar faces

January 25, 2026

Supporting image for story: Christmas Day in Bethlehem, a trip to Jerusalem and the ruins of Athens: 'Not bad for £70!' Memories of a 1960s school cruise

Christmas Day in Bethlehem, a trip to Jerusalem and the ruins of Athens: 'Not bad for £70!' Memories of a 1960s school cruise

January 23, 2026

Supporting image for story: Telford in the early ’80s: 18 nostalgic snapshots from 1980 to 1983

Telford in the early ’80s: 18 nostalgic snapshots from 1980 to 1983

January 21, 2026

Supporting image for story: From the archives: 43 pictures celebrating theatre and its life across the Midlands

From the archives: 43 pictures celebrating theatre and its life across the Midlands

January 19, 2026

Supporting image for story: Beat the Blue Monday blues: Brighten your day with 19 heartwarming photos from the archives

Beat the Blue Monday blues: Brighten your day with 19 heartwarming photos from the archives

January 15, 2026

Supporting image for story: Work restarts to uncover ‘one of the most important medieval monuments in Telford’ at churchyard - volunteers needed

Work restarts to uncover ‘one of the most important medieval monuments in Telford’ at churchyard - volunteers needed

January 14, 2026

Supporting image for story: Shropshire through the decades: 29 snapshots of clubs, laughter and good old-fashioned spirit

Shropshire through the decades: 29 snapshots of clubs, laughter and good old-fashioned spirit

January 11, 2026

Supporting image for story: From the archives: 25 quirky and giant sights from across Shropshire to make you smile

From the archives: 25 quirky and giant sights from across Shropshire to make you smile

January 9, 2026

Supporting image for story: Weathering the storms: 37 iconic pictures from decades of Midlands weather and how we coped

Weathering the storms: 37 iconic pictures from decades of Midlands weather and how we coped

January 6, 2026

Supporting image for story: Shropshire retro: 28 pictures of high street scenes and shops we loved and lost

Shropshire retro: 28 pictures of high street scenes and shops we loved and lost

December 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: Ironbridge Power Station in 37 pictures: 46 years of power, memories and the people behind it

Ironbridge Power Station in 37 pictures: 46 years of power, memories and the people behind it

December 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: Fascinating old postcards give unique snapshot into Shropshire in the 1910s and '20s

Fascinating old postcards give unique snapshot into Shropshire in the 1910s and '20s

December 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire retro: 18 pictures of shops and high streets from days gone by

Shropshire retro: 18 pictures of shops and high streets from days gone by

December 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Retro gallery: Winter scenes across Shropshire, Mid Wales and the borders — snowball fun, icy roads and memories from years gone by

Retro gallery: Winter scenes across Shropshire, Mid Wales and the borders — snowball fun, icy roads and memories from years gone by

December 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire retro special: 28 pictures of Christmas celebrations and faces from the past to spark nostalgia

Shropshire retro special: 28 pictures of Christmas celebrations and faces from the past to spark nostalgia

December 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire retro: Look back at 16 festive moments guaranteed to make you smile

Shropshire retro: Look back at 16 festive moments guaranteed to make you smile

December 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire memories: 21 pictures of faces from the past - see who you remember!

Shropshire memories: 21 pictures of faces from the past - see who you remember!

December 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Telford volunteers complete engine renovation and replicate 1890s photo of mining company workers

Telford volunteers complete engine renovation and replicate 1890s photo of mining company workers

December 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire retro: 21 pictures from 1981 show notable visits, town life, and faces you remember

Shropshire retro: 21 pictures from 1981 show notable visits, town life, and faces you remember

December 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: Step back to 1955: 21 pictures around Shropshire and Mid Wales you’ll remember

Step back to 1955: 21 pictures around Shropshire and Mid Wales you’ll remember

December 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: The Wrekin's iconic 200ft transmitter tower marks 50 years of broadcasting across Shropshire and beyond

The Wrekin's iconic 200ft transmitter tower marks 50 years of broadcasting across Shropshire and beyond

Supporting image for story: Shropshire retro 1972: 21 pictures that take you back in time - see what sparks memories!

Shropshire retro 1972: 21 pictures that take you back in time - see what sparks memories!

December 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: A look back at 1980s Shropshire: 24 pictures of unforgettable faces and places

A look back at 1980s Shropshire: 24 pictures of unforgettable faces and places

December 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Sign up for your FREE Shropshire Star Nostalgia Newsletter - a weekly round-up of fascinating picture galleries and features

Sign up for your FREE Shropshire Star Nostalgia Newsletter - a weekly round-up of fascinating picture galleries and features

Supporting image for story: Shropshire retro: 27 pictures that take you straight back to 1958

Shropshire retro: 27 pictures that take you straight back to 1958

December 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Retro Shropshire: 21 historic images revealing the county’s buildings and streets in 1962

Retro Shropshire: 21 historic images revealing the county’s buildings and streets in 1962

November 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire retro special: 45 pictures from 1966 showcasing everyday life, local faces, and the England squad training ahead of the World Cup

Shropshire retro special: 45 pictures from 1966 showcasing everyday life, local faces, and the England squad training ahead of the World Cup

November 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Looking back: 24 retro photos from 1984 across Shropshire – see what sparks memories!

Looking back: 24 retro photos from 1984 across Shropshire – see what sparks memories!

November 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: Telford retro: 21 pictures from in and around the developing new town in 1971 - see what you remember!

Telford retro: 21 pictures from in and around the developing new town in 1971 - see what you remember!

November 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire retro: 21 pictures to take you back to 1990 featuring protests, an earthquake and a Wolves legend in Telford

Shropshire retro: 21 pictures to take you back to 1990 featuring protests, an earthquake and a Wolves legend in Telford

November 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire retro: 26 pictures to transport you back to 1975 - from traffic jams to town life and the faces you remember

Shropshire retro: 26 pictures to transport you back to 1975 - from traffic jams to town life and the faces you remember

November 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: 26 retro photos from 1989 across Shropshire and Mid Wales – see what sparks memories!

26 retro photos from 1989 across Shropshire and Mid Wales – see what sparks memories!

November 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Retro special - 27 pictures from across Shropshire in 1982, with strikes, snow, royal visits and a sea of faces - see who you recognise

Retro special - 27 pictures from across Shropshire in 1982, with strikes, snow, royal visits and a sea of faces - see who you recognise

November 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Retro Shropshire: 21 vintage fundraising moments you might remember

Retro Shropshire: 21 vintage fundraising moments you might remember

November 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: 26 powerful wartime pictures showing the human side of Midlands servicemen over the decades

26 powerful wartime pictures showing the human side of Midlands servicemen over the decades

November 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: 40 stunning autumn scenes from across Shropshire - take a look through our archives at the beauty of our county

40 stunning autumn scenes from across Shropshire - take a look through our archives at the beauty of our county

November 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Looking back: 18 remarkable historic remembrance images and their lasting impact on Shropshire and Powys communities

Looking back: 18 remarkable historic remembrance images and their lasting impact on Shropshire and Powys communities

October 31, 2025

Supporting image for story: 35 nostalgic pictures from Shropshire and Powys that take you back to 1960-1965 — with high streets, local shops, and faces from the past

35 nostalgic pictures from Shropshire and Powys that take you back to 1960-1965 — with high streets, local shops, and faces from the past

October 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: 29 pictures of Shropshire schools and faces from the early 1980s - reliving the memories when all you needed was an exercise book and plimsolls

29 pictures of Shropshire schools and faces from the early 1980s - reliving the memories when all you needed was an exercise book and plimsolls

October 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Looking back: 20 pictures of communities uniting across Shropshire to honour Remembrance Day as the latest Poppy Appeal is launched - see how many faces you can recognise

Looking back: 20 pictures of communities uniting across Shropshire to honour Remembrance Day as the latest Poppy Appeal is launched - see how many faces you can recognise