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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21. Market Drayton Town Hall, 1972
A remarkable moment in Market Drayton's history as the distinctive cupola is lifted from the roof of the Town Hall in Cheshire Street on February 21, 1972. The photograph captures the end of a familiar feature of the town skyline. The image was supplied by David Francis, who recalled the cupola being removed and suggested it may later have been sold for scrap. | Picture courtesy of David Francis
22. View of Phoenix Bank and the lower end of Market Drayton's High Street, 1978
A nostalgic view of the top of Phoenix Bank and the bottom of Market Drayton High Street on February 14, 1978. On the far right stands the Stag’s Head Inn. | Picture: Shropshire Star
23. Tyrley Locks, near Market Drayton, undated
A peaceful view of Tyrley Locks near Market Drayton, captured in this undated Frith image. The tranquil canal setting offers a glimpse of a timeless Shropshire scene that has changed little over the years. Picture loaned by postcard collector Ray Farlow. | Courtesy of Ray Farlow
24. Alexandra Road School choir, 1980
The Alexandra Road School choir pictured in 1980 preparing for a church service and Radio Stoke broadcast. The 70-strong choir was led by Mrs Betty Lyon, believed to be at the piano, ahead of a recording at Shrewsbury Road Methodist Church for transmission on February 3. | Picture: Shropshire Star