Shropshire’s streets have witnessed generations of change, from bustling market towns to familiar high streets that have changed with the times.
Take a trip back in time with this nostalgic gallery and explore scenes from across the county as they appeared years ago, discovering what has changed and what remains familiar today.
There's no set order to this gallery, so enjoy the journey through the years and don't forget to share your memories in the comments.
Missed our gallery of Market Drayton over the years? See the pictures here.
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5. Coronation Street, Highley, 1968
A 1968 scene from Coronation Street, Highley. | Picture: Shropshire Star

6. Holyhead Road, Wellington, 1982
Holyhead Road, Wellington, buried under snow during the bitter freeze of January 1982. | Picture: Shropshire Star

7. Castle Street, Ludlow, c.1950s
A nostalgic view of Castle Street in Ludlow, capturing the character of the town’s historic streetscape, possibly from the 1950s. | Picture: Shropshire Star

8. Pontesbury, undated
An undated panoramic view of Pontesbury, probably from the church tower, showing the village spread out beneath, taken by A Wilson. | Picture courtesy of Ray Farlow

