A journey through time via the Shropshire Star archive, these images capture street scenes and buildings from a different era, many now lost to change. Presented in a shuffled selection, they offer a nostalgic glimpse of the town’s past for your enjoyment.
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5. The Old Catholic Apostolic Church, 1952
The former Catholic Apostolic Church, later acquired by the town council with plans to convert it into a public hall for dancing and social functions, pictured in March 1952. | Shropshire Star
7. St Leonard's Church House, 1972
The story began: 'With too little money to cover too many bills, the church council at St Leonard's, Bridgnorth, has decided to offer its church house for sale.' The house is pictured here in August 1972. | Shropshire Star
8. St Mary Magdalene Church, 1955
The photograph, taken in May 1955, shows Castle Walk as seen from the Low Town side of the River Severn, below the bridge. | Shropshire Star