Step back to 1982 and take a nostalgic journey through Shropshire as it looked more than 40 years ago. From school days and community events to workplaces, sport and everyday moments, these archive photographs capture the people, places and stories that helped shape the county.
Explore familiar landmarks, local businesses, rural landscapes and faces from across Shropshire, capturing a year of royal visits, sporting achievements, changing technology, snowy winters and the simple moments of daily life that still bring back memories.
How many places do you recognise? Whether you remember these scenes first-hand or are discovering them for the first time, this collection offers a window into Shropshire’s past. Do these pictures bring back memories of family, school days, work, friends or growing up in the county? Share your memories in the comments below.
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37. Telford and Wrekin Roll of Honour project, 1982
Remembering Telford and Wrekin’s fallen. Lieutenant Colonel Terry Boxall of Wellington and Reg Millward are pictured on February 24, 1982, after completing the Telford and Wrekin Roll of Honour project. Lt Col Boxall compiled the roll, with Mr Millward carrying out much of the research. Do you remember this important local history project? | Shropshire Star archive
38. Charlton School, Wellington, 1982
Christmas concert memories at Charlton School. Pupils at Charlton School, Wellington, rehearse for their end-of-term concert just before Christmas in 1982. Do you recognise any of the performers or remember taking part in school concerts? | Shropshire Star archive
39. COD Donnington, 1982
A royal visit to COD Donnington. The Queen visits the Central Ordnance Depot on June 4, 1982, where she officially opens the new Central Processing Building as Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Army Ordnance Corps. Do you remember seeing the royal convoy or welcoming Her Majesty to the area? | Shropshire Star archive