Step back to 1962 and see Shropshire as it looked more than 60 years ago.
From quiet village streets and country lanes to busy town centres, schools, railway stations and workplaces, these photographs capture familiar places at a time when the county was beginning to change.
For some, they will bring back memories of childhood, old shops and places that have long since vanished; for others, they offer a glimpse of a Shropshire they never knew.
Take a look through the gallery – how many people, places and memories can you recognise? Tell us what you remember in the comments.
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13. A new factory takes shape at Donnington
The smart frontage of the new Castos Ltd factory at Donnington is pictured in February 1962, with the offices forming the front of the £100,000 development. It was a sign of new investment and industry arriving in the area. What do you remember about Castos or the factory? Do you recognise the building from this view? | Shropshire Star archive
14. An unusual pub sign at Bratton
An unusual pub sign catches the eye on the main road between Wellington and High Ercall in this photograph from November 26, 1962. It belonged to the Gate pub at Bratton, standing out beside the road and offering a glimpse of the way local pubs once marked their presence. Can you remember the Gate pub or its distinctive sign? What other old pub signs from around Shropshire do you remember? | Shropshire Star archive
15. Meet Market Drayton's Carnival Queen of 1962
Seventeen-year-old Margaret Clarke, a shop assistant from Hinstock, was chosen as Market Drayton Carnival Queen at a dance at the Corbet Arms Hotel on July 6, 1962. Pictured with her are the seven other finalists, who would become her attendants at the carnival the following month. Margaret, who entered the contest as ‘Miss Tibberton’, won £20 and the chance to lead the celebrations on August 9. The dance itself raised £45 for carnival funds. Can you recognise Margaret or any of her attendants? Do you remember Market Drayton Carnival in 1962? | Shropshire Star archive
16. A quiet moment at Orleton Hall
The moat and gatehouse at Orleton Hall, Wellington, are pictured on June 30, 1962, during the annual garden party for Shropshire people who were homebound or disabled. Mrs Barbara Noakes found a peaceful spot beside the Moat House, while her son Richard paused to admire the reflection in the water. A gentle summer scene that captures more than just the grand surroundings. Can you imagine spending an afternoon here in 1962? Do you remember the garden parties at Orleton Hall? | Shropshire Star archive