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.
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17. Victoria Road, Shifnal, c.1939
Victoria Road, Shifnal, circa July 1939, with the Union Inn standing on the left. | Historic postcard courtesy of Ray Farlow
18. Broseley High Street, c.1938
A glimpse of Broseley High Street as it looked around 1938, capturing a quieter pace of life in the Shropshire town before the upheaval of war. On the left stands the Elephant & Castle pub, where licensee George F Wall's name can still be made out above the doorway. The scene, preserved on a postcard, offers a fascinating snapshot of everyday life and a streetscape that generations of Broseley residents would have known. | Historic postcard scene courtesy of Ray Farlow
19. Mill Street, Bridgnorth, c.1920s
A charming view of Mill Street, Bridgnorth, thought to date from the 1920s, when the town's historic streets were alive with the rhythms of everyday life. Lined with familiar buildings and bustling with local activity, the scene captures a bygone era and offers a fascinating glimpse into how one of Shropshire's most distinctive streets once looked. | Historic postcard scene courtesy of Ray Farlow
20. Castle Green, Bishop's Castle, 1928
A joyful scene on Castle Green in Bishop's Castle in 1928, as local milkman Eddie Evans celebrated his wedding to Annie Russell of Easthope, near Much Wenlock. Well known and much loved in the town, Mr Evans delivered milk each day by pony and trap from his home at The Windmill. Captured amid the historic streets of Bishop's Castle, this photograph preserves a special community occasion and a glimpse of village life from nearly a century ago. | Picture courtesy of Mrs F Jarvis