A Midland Red bus is pictured squeezing through Dawley High Street in the 1970s, highlighting how narrow the road once was before any bypass was built. The image, supplied by former bus driver Terry Humphries, shows a busy street scene with a Dodge lorry and a pram also visible. Terry recalls the bus as likely an S17 operating on the 909 route to Wellington, noting just how tight the conditions were for traffic in the town centre at the timeplaceholder image
A Midland Red bus is pictured squeezing through Dawley High Street in the 1970s, highlighting how narrow the road once was before any bypass was built. The image, supplied by former bus driver Terry Humphries, shows a busy street scene with a Dodge lorry and a pram also visible. Terry recalls the bus as likely an S17 operating on the 909 route to Wellington, noting just how tight the conditions were for traffic in the town centre at the time | Picture courtesy of Terry Humphries

19 nostalgic photos capturing Dawley as it once was

By Tania Taylor
Published 27th May 2026, 10:20 BST
Updated 28th May 2026, 03:20 BST

A look back at Dawley over the years.

This gallery takes a look back at Dawley in days gone by, a town that helped shape modern-day Telford.

Featuring familiar places and the people who brought the area to life, including a memorial to one of its most celebrated figures, these images are sure to spark nostalgia.

If you recognise a place or spot someone you know, share your memories in the comments.

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A street scene showing housing in Dawley in July 1961, built with Birmingham families in mind. The image gives a general view of the new housing estates that had recently sprung up in the area. The original caption on the back notes that many Birmingham families had already taken up residence in what was described at the time as a “little Birmingham” at Dawley

17. Dawley housing, 1961

A street scene showing housing in Dawley in July 1961, built with Birmingham families in mind. The image gives a general view of the new housing estates that had recently sprung up in the area. The original caption on the back notes that many Birmingham families had already taken up residence in what was described at the time as a “little Birmingham” at Dawley | Picture: Shropshire Star

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Girls from quality control at the Ever Ready factory are pictured taking part in a charity pram push in 1979. Pictured from left are Stephanie Stevendale, Kath Ball, Jo Sullivan (in pram), Ethel Martin, Carol Perkins (in pram), Ann Briggs and June Simpson

18. Ever Ready factory, 1979

Girls from quality control at the Ever Ready factory are pictured taking part in a charity pram push in 1979. Pictured from left are Stephanie Stevendale, Kath Ball, Jo Sullivan (in pram), Ethel Martin, Carol Perkins (in pram), Ann Briggs and June Simpson | Picture: Shropshire Star

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A view of Dawley town centre looking down High Street on January 17, 1963

19. Dawley town centre, 1963

A view of Dawley town centre looking down High Street on January 17, 1963 | Picture: Shropshire Star

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