'Don’t forget the workers behind Buildwas power station' - Your Letters, plus 1947 snow and an unexpected worker in a picture throwback

Today, readers share their thoughts on remembering workers, council spending, and UK flags.

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By Tania Taylor

Published 12 hours ago

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Supporting image for story: 'Don’t forget the workers behind Buildwas power station' - Your Letters, plus 1947 snow and an unexpected worker in a picture throwback — PICTURE FROM THE PAST: An interesting historical winter weather picture dating from January 1947. The caption reads: ‘German prisoner clearing snow in Wolverhampton’. A tram bus is in the background. Many prisoners were held in the region, including in Shropshire, and worked on farms or in towns.

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Mark the power station workers

Reading the article about Buildwas power station it occurred to me, is there any remembrance or gratitude to the men who were injured or died during the building?

I know of at least one Scottish worker who was nursed in the old RSI in Shrewsbury for months, his wife even moved and lodged at the Yorkshire house for months.

I feel these men should be remembered as much as a building.

Elaine Jones, Bicton

Why invest in leisure centre?

Last September, Shropshire Council announced a financial emergency, and its leaders promised to do everything possible to avoid running out of money by April.