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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9. A road slowly disappearing at Jackfield
Parts of Jackfield were gradually slipping into the River Severn when this photograph was taken on January 11, 1960. The road pictured had already been built to replace one lost to the river, but it too was beginning to crumble. A note on the back of the photograph records that Wenlock Borough Council was unable to give the road a permanent surface, offering a glimpse of the problems faced by this riverside village more than 60 years ago. Do you remember the roads around Jackfield in the 1960s? Did you know this part of the village was slowly being lost to the river? | Shropshire Star archive
10. Raising a glass at the Allied Ironfounders tramps supper in Coalbrookdale
Smiling for the camera with a raised glass, Mr W Hudson enjoys the festivities at the Allied Ironfounders works social club in 1967. Dressed up for the club's popular tramps supper, his jaunty cap and warm expression capture the wonderful sense of camaraderie that defined Shropshire's industrial social scene. It offers a delightful snapshot of community events and local spirit from decades past. Do you remember attending the works socials or tramps suppers at Allied Ironfounders? | Shropshire Star archive
11. A glimpse inside a 1960s council home
Mrs May Groucott is pictured putting the kettle on in the tiny kitchen of her council house in Regent Street, Wellington, on February 26, 1965. The room also served as the bathroom, while behind her was the coal cellar. Her neighbour, Mrs Ursula Hickman, demonstrates just how basic bathtime could be, with only a single tap supplying cold water. The photograph offers a striking glimpse of everyday life in Wellington at a time when some families were still living with very basic facilities. Do you remember homes like this in the 1960s? Did you grow up with a coal cellar or remember having a bath from a cold-water tap? | Shropshire Star archive
12. Hot off the press and typesetting at the Shropshire Star in Ketley
Hard at work at the printworks in Ketley, a gentleman carefully operates an ATF Typesetter, likely around 1966. This fascinating behind-the-scenes photograph captures the early days of phototypesetting technology that helped launch the newspaper in the mid-1960s. It offers a wonderful insight into the skilled craftsmanship and dedication that brought the local news to thousands of readers across the county every day. Do you remember working in the print industry in Ketley, or do you recall the early days of the Shropshire Star in the 1960s? | Shropshire Star archive