Telford Central railway station on its opening day, 12 May 1986, captures a landmark moment in the town’s modern history as passengers and rail enthusiasts gather to witness the arrival of the first down revamped Cambrian Coast Express from Euston to Aberystwyth. This image, shared by Geoff Cryer of the Telford Railway Society, recalls the return of a celebrated route name last used in 1967, when the original Cambrian Coast Express ceased running as a through service. placeholder image
Telford Central railway station on its opening day, 12 May 1986, captures a landmark moment in the town’s modern history as passengers and rail enthusiasts gather to witness the arrival of the first down revamped Cambrian Coast Express from Euston to Aberystwyth. This image, shared by Geoff Cryer of the Telford Railway Society, recalls the return of a celebrated route name last used in 1967, when the original Cambrian Coast Express ceased running as a through service. | Picture courtesy of Geoff Cryer

15 photos taken in and around Telford between 1985 and 1989, showing life as it was back then

Back to Telford in the late 1980s

Take a trip back to Telford between 1985 and 1989 with this nostalgic gallery.

From familiar places and memorable scenes, it captures a slice of life from a changing town during the late 1980s.

Enjoy browsing through the gallery - the pictures are in no particular order - and don’t forget to share your memories and favourite snapshots in the comments.

Did you catch our nostalgic gallery of Dawley over the years? Take a trip down memory lane and have a look here.

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