From calm days with rowers on the water to dramatic floods - and even a wintry morning when a milkman narrowly avoided sliding into the river - these images capture these historic moments and everyday scenes.
We hope you enjoy this glimpse into the Star’s archive.
This picture was used in the book by Bridgnorth historian, Clive Gwilt, called A History of Bridgnorth by Dates. The book identifies it as The Riverside by Edward Goodwin, dating from 1806. Shows the River Severn and Bridgnorth bridge
Clearly a very early view of the Severn Bridge, Bridgnorth, c.1860s/'70s. This picture was shared by Ralph Walker. His description is 'The riverside at Bridgnorth showing two foundries at the bottom of Doctors Lane.' He says this picture is from the collection of the late Walter Rutter
High Rock, Bridgnorth, and the River Severn. Undated, but 'feels' Edwardian. Picture supplied by Ray Farlow
Flooding of the River Severn at Foundry Yard, Bridgnorth. Undated, possibly the floods of 1946/47. Another picture from the collection of the late Walter Rutter
This picture postcard was shared by Peter Smith. He says the code (bottom right) can be used to date the image to 1900. He said: 'Whilst it's a familiar view, there are a number of things that made it stand out to me - the postcard manufacturer (Valentines) used a date coding system. Even though this card was posted in 1935, the image was first registered in 1900, making it a Victorian view.'
An undated picture, possibly late Victorian. Shared by Michael Dixon from his father's, John Dixon, collection
Another image shared by Michael Dixon from his father's, John Dixon, collection. This is an undated Valentines Series postcard, possibly c.1912. This picture was published in August 2019 and two readers identified the building on the left on the river as the town's floating swimming bath
A close up of the town's floating swimming bath (see above image). It is understood that the building was connected or secured in the river by chains all around the perimeter which were then secured to foundations in the river bed. There was also some form of a sluice gate which could be opened to let experienced swimmers out into the river
An undated, possibly late Victorian image. Another image shared by Michael Dixon from his father's, John Dixon, collection
A possible late Victorian image. The John Dixon collection
The River Severn at Bridgnorth. Undated, possible c.1900. The John Dixon collection
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