Take a trip back more than 60 years to the Shropshire of the 1960s, when everyday life looked very different to today.
From bustling workplaces, school classrooms, and parish gatherings to changing landmarks, visiting stars, and quiet countryside moments, these archive pictures capture the people and places that shaped our county's heritage. Presented in no particular order, the gallery features long-lost buildings, early New Town developments, proud local traditions, and plenty of snapshots that are sure to spark fond memories.
Whether you remember these days first-hand or are simply curious to see how Shropshire looked during a decade of dramatic change, take a look through our gallery and see how many of the people, places, and scenes you recognise.
What aspect of 1960s Shropshire life do you miss the most, or is there a particular local event from that era you still remember clearly? Share your memories in the comments.
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73. Heavy haulage causes a stir past Wellington’s Buck’s Head
A massive Pickfords Scammell lorry crawls past the famous Buck’s Head pub in Wellington on 10 May 1969, hauling an enormous 49 ton steel girder. The 89 foot long cargo was one of six manufactured by Adamson Alliance in Horsehay for London Transport Board infrastructure works along Cromwell Road. Under police escort, the impressive convoy embarked on a deliberate 140 mile journey to the capital, drawing looks from fellow motorists navigating the busy traffic along Watling Street. Do you remember seeing this massive Pickfords convoy navigating through Wellington back in May 1969? | Shropshire Star archive