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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13. Queen Street, Wellington
November 1971: Future Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, seen with a beard, is pictured at the Conservative Party headquarters in Queen Street as members of the Shropshire Committee Against Racialism present a petition of 700 signatures. The group, including representatives from the Indian Workers’ Association, met with Wrekin MP Dr Tony Trafford to protest against the Government’s proposed Immigration Bill. | Shropshire Star
14. The Belfrey Theatre
The Belfrey Theatre, Wellington, as it looked when it first opened. It was a conversion from the Prince's Street School, Wellington, and officially opened on October 7, 1971, with an old time music hall in Victorian costume. Also sometimes spelt Belfry Theatre, Wellington. | Shropshire Star
15. Wellington Methodist Youth Club
Wellington, November 1971: Members of Wellington Methodist Youth Club take a last-minute look at the Highway Code before competing in a youth organisations road safety quiz. Pictured from left are Jane Phillips, Janet Austin, Linda Bush and John Phillips. | Shropshire Star
16. Wrekin Youth Centre
March 1971: A careers convention at Wrekin Youth Centre, organised by the Wrekin Youth Employment Committee for local schools. Pictured are Wellington schoolgirls Marilyn Gough and Elaine James speaking with Mr H Clayton-Jones of Walker Technical College. Details on the table, including an ashtray and a packet of Embassy cigarettes with matches, offer a glimpse into the era. | Shropshier Star