From an Oswestry butcher whose pork pies—made with “secret” ingredients—gained international attention, to vandals in Albrighton causing damage to greenhouses, join us as we look back at these memorable scenes from the Shropshire Star picture archive—moments from the past we hope you’ll enjoy.
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5. March, 1969
March 1969: Sir Gordon Richards, the great Shropshire champion jockey of the 1920s, 1930s, 1940s and early 1950s. The picture is dated March 26, 1969, and the original caption reads: 'Sir Gordon – up early to take charge of the Whitsbury stables.' | Shropshire Star
6. The Castle Hotel, Bishop's Castle, as it appeared in 1969.
The Castle Hotel, Bishop's Castle, as it appeared in 1969. | Shropshire Star
7. Alveley, 1969
Miners leaving Alveley Colliery, likely around the time of its closure in January 1969. Although the colliery was located at Alveley, it was commonly referred to at the time as Highley Colliery due to its links with a former site on the Highley side. | Picture: Alveley Mining Heritage Group
8. Oswestry, 1969
Richard Jones and Sons butchers in Leg Street, Oswestry, where traditional hand-raised pork pies were being prepared. The business, owned by Mrs Anne Jones, gained international attention after the editor of a worldwide food magazine visited and featured their high-quality produce. Mrs Jones attributed the pies’ success to traditional recipes with “special” secret additions. Pictured at work hand-raising the pies are Frank Holgate, Mrs Jones, and Mrs May Hardman, on October 7, 1969. | Shropshire Star