Take a nostalgic journey through Market Drayton over the years with this fascinating collection of photographs from the Shropshire Star archives.
Spanning more than a century through to the 1990s, the images capture long-lost shopfronts, school days and familiar local scenes, including the removal of the cupola from the old town hall — likely bound for scrap.
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17. Market Drayton railway station, 1967
A nostalgic view of Market Drayton railway station in 1967, capturing the town's once-busy rail link during its final years. For generations of travellers, the station was a familiar gateway to and from the town, before the line became part of local history. | Picture: Shropshire Star
18. Market Drayton war memorial, c.1960s
A Remembrance Sunday service in Market Drayton, showing residents gathered at the town's war memorial to honour those who gave their lives in conflict. The undated photograph, thought to date from the 1960s, captures a moment of reflection and remembrance that has long been part of the town's traditions. | Picture: Shropshire Star
19. Grove School, Market Drayton, 1970
A remarkable scene in Market Drayton on December 17, 1970, as more than 200 pupils from Grove School left their classrooms and ran through the town in a show of support for popular drama teacher Greg Gregory after his dismissal. The protest drew widespread attention and remains one of the town's most memorable school demonstrations. | Picture: Shropshire Star
20. Market Drayton outdoor swimming pool, 1972
A summer scene from 1972 showing Market Drayton's outdoor swimming pool, a popular spot for local families and youngsters during the warmer months. For many residents, days spent by the pool remain a treasured memory of summers gone by. | Picture: Shropshire Star