Former employees visit Coalport China Works on July 17, 1976. The original caption reads: 'Time to remember for ex-employees at the old Coalport Potteries, Telford. A gathering of retired workers met at the potteries on Saturday and are seen looking at the renovated workings during their visit.' placeholder image
Former employees visit Coalport China Works on July 17, 1976. The original caption reads: 'Time to remember for ex-employees at the old Coalport Potteries, Telford. A gathering of retired workers met at the potteries on Saturday and are seen looking at the renovated workings during their visit.' | Shropshire Star

Shropshire in 1976: 21 fascinating retro photos that bring the year back to life

By Tania Taylor
Published 26th Mar 2026, 13:12 BST
Updated 26th Mar 2026, 16:10 BST

It’s remembered for its long, hot summer, the Bay City Rollers at their peak, and Harold Wilson stepping down as Prime Minister.

We take a look back across the county in 1976 to relive some of the moments, scenes and stories that shaped the year.

Scroll through the black and white photos, including a visit from a former England ‘66 star and manager, royalty, and many local faces that made the headlines 50 years ago.

Don’t forget to share your memories with us in the comments.

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'Teachers Fraulein Moneka Spellmeyer (left) and Frau Ilka Dibbert with some of the pupils they have brought over to the Grove School, Market Drayton, on an exchange visit. The 11 girls and four boys in the German party are from a school at Lubeck. They are staying in local homes. Next year a party from the Grove School is to visit Lubeck.' October 1976.

21. Market Drayton 1976

'Teachers Fraulein Moneka Spellmeyer (left) and Frau Ilka Dibbert with some of the pupils they have brought over to the Grove School, Market Drayton, on an exchange visit. The 11 girls and four boys in the German party are from a school at Lubeck. They are staying in local homes. Next year a party from the Grove School is to visit Lubeck.' October 1976. | Shropshire Star

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