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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5. Laura Ashley factory, Oswestry, 1982
Inside Oswestry’s Laura Ashley factory. Workers are busy at their sewing machines in 1982, when the company was a major local employer. Do you remember working here or knowing someone who did? | Shropshire Star archive
6. Cleobury Mortimer WI, 1982
A double celebration in Cleobury Mortimer. Members of the Women’s Institute mark Christmas and the group’s 60th anniversary in December 1982. Do you recognise anyone from this special occasion? | Shropshire Star archive
7. Hampton Loade ferry, 1982
A peaceful moment at Hampton Loade. The ferry crosses the River Severn in August 1982, offering a glimpse of a slower pace of life. Do you remember using the ferry? | Shropshire Star archive
8. Cooks Choice, Clunton, 1982
A busy day at Cooks Choice. This 1982 picture shows the packing room at the Clunton firm near Craven Arms. Did you or someone you know work there? | Shropshire Star archive