A striking view from Weston-under-Redcastle in January 1977, where restoration work was underway high above the village at St Luke’s Chapel. Mr Derek Lowe, Mr Alan Jones and Mr Maurice Lowe are pictured carrying out repairs to one of the pinnacles on the late 18th-century church tower, part of a wider restoration project costing around £1,600.placeholder image
A striking view from Weston-under-Redcastle in January 1977, where restoration work was underway high above the village at St Luke’s Chapel. Mr Derek Lowe, Mr Alan Jones and Mr Maurice Lowe are pictured carrying out repairs to one of the pinnacles on the late 18th-century church tower, part of a wider restoration project costing around £1,600. | Shropshire Star

21 unforgettable throwbacks from Shropshire in 1977

Here, we explore a fascinating collection of photographs from the Shropshire Star archives, capturing moments of everyday life and community spirit across the county in 1977.

By Tania Taylor
Published 15th Apr 2026, 13:08 BST
Updated 16th Apr 2026, 06:00 BST

From Telford youngsters embracing the new American skateboarding craze to Market Drayton Choral Society’s Jubilee concert, and from the aftermath of a Bridgnorth landslip to a Shrewsbury barracks parade, we hope you enjoy this nostalgic look back.

We’d love to hear your memories in the comments below.

  • You can enjoy this and more with our weekly FREE Nostalgia Newsletter - with scores of archive pictures and exclusive features on the history of Shropshire and Mid Wales - all sent to your inbox every week. Sign up here.
A look back to Whitchurch in 1977, with Mack Heatley outside the family-run garage that became a true town institution. Founded in 1925, Heatley’s Garage served generations with its old-fashioned, personal touch — making its eventual closure decades later the end of an era for many loyal customers.

5. Whitchurch, 1977

A look back to Whitchurch in 1977, with Mack Heatley outside the family-run garage that became a true town institution. Founded in 1925, Heatley’s Garage served generations with its old-fashioned, personal touch — making its eventual closure decades later the end of an era for many loyal customers. | Shropshire Star

Photo Sales
A quirky glimpse back to Brookside, Telford, in 1977, featuring 16-year-old Ade Blount of Blakemore. As reported in the Shropshire Star on March 10, he had just launched his own “silly idiot service” — a wonderfully eccentric slice of local history!

6. Brookside, Telford, 1977

A quirky glimpse back to Brookside, Telford, in 1977, featuring 16-year-old Ade Blount of Blakemore. As reported in the Shropshire Star on March 10, he had just launched his own “silly idiot service” — a wonderfully eccentric slice of local history! | Shropshire Star

Photo Sales
Shifnal in the late 70s, showing the newly built salon on Cheapside, created by hairdresser David Webb and his father.

7. Shifnal, c. 1977

Shifnal in the late 70s, showing the newly built salon on Cheapside, created by hairdresser David Webb and his father. | Shropshire Star

Photo Sales
A Shrewsbury Barracks parade in December 1977, where Lieutenant-Colonel G P Delme-Murray inspects the troops alongside Lieutenant Mark Vincent, the platoon commander. The inspection captured a moment of military routine and discipline at the barracks during the late 1970s.

8. Shrewsbury, 1977

A Shrewsbury Barracks parade in December 1977, where Lieutenant-Colonel G P Delme-Murray inspects the troops alongside Lieutenant Mark Vincent, the platoon commander. The inspection captured a moment of military routine and discipline at the barracks during the late 1970s. | Shropshire Star

Photo Sales
Previous
2 / 6
Next Page
Related topics:Photo memories
Local news you can trust
Follow us
© 2026 Iconic Media Group Ltd. All rights reserved.Cookie SettingsTerms and ConditionsPrivacy notice