These images transport us to Wellington in 1970 and 1971, capturing familiar places and the faces that brought the town to life.
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1. Groom's Alley
July 1970: Demolition work at Groom’s Alley as a three-storey warehouse is cleared to make way for a supermarket. The scene shows a bulldozer operated by Wildes pushing through the remaining brickwork, with the Clifton Cinema visible in the background. | Shropshire Star
2. Wellington
Wellington (believed), August 1971: A group pictured ahead of a trip to Chester Zoo. At the centre, wearing a hat, is Wellington war veteran and peace campaigner, George Evans. | Shropshire Star
3. The Forest Glen
Wrekin, March 1970: A wintry scene at the Forest Glen with snow covering the landscape. The unidentified man in the picture stands amid the winter setting, captured in a quiet moment of seasonal stillness. | Shropshire Star
4. The Square
May 1970: Telford United supporters gather in The Square, Wellington, to welcome the team home after their appearance in the inaugural FA Trophy Final at Wembley. Despite a 2–0 defeat to Macclesfield, the fans turned out in force to show their support in a memorable town-centre reception. | Shropshire Star