A peaceful scene from Church Stretton High Street in May 1967, when the pace of life seemed a little slower. Parked cars line the street, while a child on a bicycle adds a lovely everyday touch to this snapshot of village life. Do you remember cycling around the town as a child, or the familiar shops and faces that made up the High Street back then?placeholder image
A peaceful scene from Church Stretton High Street in May 1967, when the pace of life seemed a little slower. Parked cars line the street, while a child on a bicycle adds a lovely everyday touch to this snapshot of village life. Do you remember cycling around the town as a child, or the familiar shops and faces that made up the High Street back then? | Shropshire Star archive

Shropshire in 1967: 47 fascinating archive photos revealing a county from a bygone era

1967: A year of change and memories

Step back almost 60 years and discover Shropshire as it looked in 1967 - a year of change, community and everyday moments that tell the story of a county finding its place in a new era.

From royal visits and civic traditions to quiet high streets, new housing developments and the changing face of industry, these archive photographs capture the people, places and scenes that shaped life across Shropshire.

See the excitement of royal occasions in Shrewsbury and Oswestry, the final days of familiar industries, the arrival of new schools and supermarkets, and the simple moments that made up everyday life - from village gatherings to snowy post rounds.

There are glimpses of a county in transition too, with new towns taking shape, old traditions making way for the future and communities adapting to a changing world.

How much do you remember? Do you recognise the streets, buildings or faces? Share your memories in the comments as you take a nostalgic journey back to Shropshire in 1967.

Did you see our gallery from 1975? Find it here.

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