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.

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A lively moment from The Priory School for Boys in Shrewsbury during charity week in March 1977, where deputy head Mr John Andrews gets a soggy sponge to the face as pupils raise money for good causes. The event helped support local charities, including services for older people and the Shropshire Talking Newspaper for the Blind.

9. Shrewsbury, 1977

A lively moment from The Priory School for Boys in Shrewsbury during charity week in March 1977, where deputy head Mr John Andrews gets a soggy sponge to the face as pupils raise money for good causes. The event helped support local charities, including services for older people and the Shropshire Talking Newspaper for the Blind. | Shropshire Star

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A busy scene from the Wrekin and Telford Youth Rally at Bennetts Bank, Wellington, on July 9, 1977, where young people gathered for a day of sport and fun including football, netball, hockey and “It’s A Knockout”. Beacon Radio’s mobile unit was also on site, capturing the lively atmosphere of this second annual youth event.

10. Wellington, 1977

A busy scene from the Wrekin and Telford Youth Rally at Bennetts Bank, Wellington, on July 9, 1977, where young people gathered for a day of sport and fun including football, netball, hockey and “It’s A Knockout”. Beacon Radio’s mobile unit was also on site, capturing the lively atmosphere of this second annual youth event. | Shropshire Star

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A powerful glimpse into working life at Granville Colliery, Telford, in November 1977, showing miners taking their snap” break underground where there were no canteen or facilities. Pictured are Ernest Lowe, John Marlow, Ray Watson and Stewart Braddock — a stark reminder of the tough conditions faced by those working deep beneath the surface.

11. Telford, 1977

A powerful glimpse into working life at Granville Colliery, Telford, in November 1977, showing miners taking their snap” break underground where there were no canteen or facilities. Pictured are Ernest Lowe, John Marlow, Ray Watson and Stewart Braddock — a stark reminder of the tough conditions faced by those working deep beneath the surface. | Shropshire Star

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A fascinating glimpse back to 1977, featuring the Ainsworth family from Ashley near Market Drayton, who took part in a BBC experiment for the series Living in the Past. The picture was taken at a secret Iron Age-style settlement elsewhere in the West Country, it shows the family living as ancestors might have in around 300BC, alongside their children during the groundbreaking production.

12. Ashley, near Market Drayton, 1977

A fascinating glimpse back to 1977, featuring the Ainsworth family from Ashley near Market Drayton, who took part in a BBC experiment for the series Living in the Past. The picture was taken at a secret Iron Age-style settlement elsewhere in the West Country, it shows the family living as ancestors might have in around 300BC, alongside their children during the groundbreaking production. | Shropshire Star

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