Elephants, boxers and huge guns! 25 fascinating photos of old Shropshire from late historian's collection
Shropshire historian David Trumper amassed "probably the biggest private collection" of pictures and information about the county after developing a passion for local history.
The former schoolteacher from Shrewsbury, who died last Wednesday aged 77, penned more than 20 books about the county, featuring many fascinating pictures donated by Salopians who loved his work.
He was also a hugely valued contributor to the Shropshire Star over many years, submitting captivating old images and interesting information about the history of the county which readers have enjoyed absorbing and learning from.
David was described as a "walking encyclopaedia on Shrewsbury" by retired journalist Toby Neal.
David Trumper died last week
And friend Phil Gillam described his knowledge as "incredible".
But, most importantly, his daughter Vicki Powell said David was "just the best husband, dad and granddad".
Here are a selection of 25 of the best from David's extensive collection.
The offices of the Shrewsbury Chronicle at Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury. Undated, but the price of the paper at the time was 3d... possibly 1930s. Next door is the shop E.E. Wood
Shrewsbury. Frankwell street scene, with the String of Horses pub on the right. On right nearest camera the sign is for E Owen, pump maker and well sinker. Edward Owen was known as Neddy Pump. Picture dates from around the beginning of the 20th century
Presentation of the Shropshire Senior Cup to Shrewsbury Town at the Gay Meadow, Shrewsbury, on April 12, 1930. Shrewsbury won it for the 18th time, against arch rivals Wellington, winning 3-1.
A large crowd were entertained by some excellent play in the first half, but in the second half both the weather and the play deteriorated. Shrewsbury captain Fred Imbrey was carried off with a lacerated shin and there was a terrific thunderstorm reducing the pitch to a quagmire.
Shrewsbury Chief Constable Frank Davies, who was either president or chairman of the Shropshire FA, is seen holding the cup which he presented to Imbrey (closest to him, wearing a jacket) and also presented the medals to the Shrewsbury players.
According to the Shrewsbury Chronicle the Wellington captain received the runners up medals in bulk. The other players were 'either from modesty or mortification refusing to leave the dressing room.'
Percy Thrower, Shrewsbury parks superintendent, chatting to an unknown person around 1957. He is standing outside his home at Quarry Lodge, Shrewsbury
Bridgnorth bridge looking towards High Town. Undated. This is an old postcard which belonged to the late Mrs Olive Farr, of Crowmere Road, Shrewsbury
A rare picture of the ice cream horse and cart belonging to Mr Humphreys of the Mountfields Dairy. Shrewsbury. His horse and cart was very popular.
Picture taken outside the Bricklayers Arms, at the top of Copthorne Bank. Date is probably around the 1930s. Man in the ice cream cart is thought to be a Tony Pugh
The Shrewsbury floods in Abbey Foregate in either 1946 or 47. David Trumper said he thinks it's the 1946 floods because he says the air raid shelter on the right was gone by 1947. The picture shows Cureton's Garage, Abbey Foregate. This picture was taken by David Woodhouse, who lived then at Caradoc House, 155 Abbey Foregate, with his Kodak Baby Brownie camera
Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury, before the road was widened in the 1920s by removing the old London Coffee House, which was a pub and is on the left. The building was a pub from about 1830 to 1925-27. The Lion Hotel is on the right hand side of the road
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