As the county basks in glorious sunshine, we’re turning back the clock through the decades to relive captured moments of fun in the sun on camera.
From picnics and paddling to queues of traffic heading off for bank holiday getaways, we take a look back at how people have made the most of bright days across the years.
Enjoy this selection of retro images, presented in no particular order, and don’t forget to share your own memories in the comments.
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13. Shrewsbury, 1935
A familiar sight on the streets of Shrewsbury in 1935, this Sidoli ices van was photographed in Harlescott and features bodywork built by Vincent Greenhous, whose coachworks were based in the area. | Courtesy of Greenhous archive
14. Ditton Priors, 1967
A sunny day and smiling faces at the US Army depot open day in Ditton Priors in 1967. This charming picture captures a group of local girls enjoying the occasion, pictured from left are Ann Durnell, Elaine Parker, Claire Funge, Shirley Jervis, Alwyn Cartwright, Sonia Cartwright and Pamela Evans. | Shropshire Star
15. Ketley, Telford, 1966
A seemingly endless line of traffic snakes along the A5 at Ketley during the Whitsun holiday getaway on May 30, 1966. Taken from the top of Reynolds House, the photograph captures the growing number of cars on the county's roads during the boom years of motoring. | Shropshire Star
16. Shrewsbury, 1984
Crowds gather around the bandstand in The Quarry during Shrewsbury Flower Show in 1984. | Shropshire Star