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Almost a quarter say these purchases bring back happy childhood memories

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23 pictures of the politicians who shaped Shropshire's past

W H Pendlebury uses a silver trowel to lay a foundation stone bearing his name on November 7, 1936

How Shrewsbury invested in its youngsters 90 years ago

In pictures: Remembering the stories behind Shropshire's war memorials

Licensee Sammy Brooke with Laura the parrot at the Red Barn in the 1950s. Left is his grandson Colin Brooke. The man leaning against the bar is Len Jones, whose daughter Mrs Rita Beddows originally loaned us this picture.

The Shrewsbury pub parrot who sang but never swore

33 pictures take you back to Shropshire in the 1960s

The Ronnies in Shrewsbury

Telford singing group celebrates 10 years with anniversary show

An early motor car from the first few years of the 20th century.

The speeding repeat offender who may have made Shropshire history

17 pictures bringing back memories of rural life in Shropshire

In pictures: How Shropshire celebrated Bonfire Night in the 1990s

Huge crowds at the opening of the Free Bridge in 1909, with the mysterious tent seen top right.

The mystery tent at Jackfield’s bridge celebrations over a century ago

23 pictures bring back memories of Telford school as diggers move in

Boys at Constitution Hill Boys’ School in the 1921 to 1924 period. Jack Felton could well be one of these lads, but it is not known which.

Remembering Jack Felton’s school days in 1920s Wellington

Shropshire in the Victorian era: 37 pictures of life long ago

Shrewsbury in 1979: 25 pictures of football glory and life around town

The Chevrolet which reached the top of The Wrekin in 1929

The American truck which conquered The Wrekin in a pioneering stunt

A trip back to 1985: 27 pictures full of Shropshire memories
A look back at 1985
Tania Taylor

Members of Shrewsbury Borough Police Force in 1937, when policemen doubled as firemen. The location is possibly Bicton Heath and they appear to be checking a fire hydrant or piece of equipment. Left is Tom Davies, then Tom Meredith. Far right is Ieuan Lloyd. Jack Laird is thought to be the person bending down with “Bomber” Mills hidden second from right

Memories of days when Shrewsbury police officers fought fires too

The Springwell Pit may well have looked something like this - this is the Moat Hall mine in the shadow of the Stiperstones, perhaps around the 1880s.

Shropshire mining tragedy which plunged a town into mourning

Plus Shropshire’s Evel Knievel-style stunt that went wrong – in pictures

23 pictures bringing back memories of Shropshire pop bands

Keith Beddoes at the Severn Valley Railway in Bridgnorth in 1970, when his dream of preserving and reviving the closed line had come to triumphant fruition. May 23 that year saw the line reopened for steam hauled passenger trains.

Remembering SVR founder Keith Beddoes with some gems from collection

Simple wooden crosses on the graves of the German enemy at Bridgnorth Cemetery, seen here in 1941

Bridgnorth's wartime mystery of the flowers on the enemy graves

Billy Lloyd in front of Dawley’s Captain Webb Memorial with two unidentified children.

Little Billy Lloyd: The Shropshire character everyone remembered

The end of the Seven Stars in December 1964

The 450-year-old Shropshire pub that vanished in just a few hours

A handshake before battle - Pym, left, and Glyn Pugh get the playoff under way.

Shropshire's chess king Pym triumphs in armageddon finale

An artist’s impression of the devastating fire which ripped through the Anstice Memorial Institute.

How Shropshire landmark survived fire, fortune and the test of time

March 11: Hundreds of people took part in a protest march through Wellington in support of keeping services at the Princess Royal Hospital.

Is your memory hot enough to recall the record-breaking year of 2006?
A sizzling summer, protests on the streets, and a new era beckoned for Shrewsbury Town - flashback to 2006, when things warmed up in all sorts of ways.
Toby Neal

Alan Ball leads out England on the big night at the Bucks Head.

Telford's night of glory as England's 1966 stars came out to play

Firefighters survey the rubble of Ironbridge Metal Company after the 1950 blast.

The huge Shropshire explosion that killed two and sparked court battle

Jackfield local historian Ron Miles.

Renowned Shropshire historian and action man Ron Miles dies aged 97

David Crawford Clarke, front, in 1975 when he had been made honorary colonel of the Royal Army Ordnance Corps Territorial Army and Volunteer Reserve, Western Region.

The death of Shropshire coroner who was the last of a dynasty

Friendship and food after knockout evening with local boxing legend

Newport Rugby Club at 80: 34 pictures and fascinating caricatures

Staff outside Whitchurch Old Rectory, 1944. This is the watch of Miss Betty Morris, later Mrs Betty Hayes, of Shrewsbury. She is kneeling middle row, third from right. Next to her, fourth from right, is Gwyneth Roberts of Shrewsbury (later Mrs Hoadley).

Plus The Shropshire rectory which waged a secret battle against Hitler

25 pictures showing how Shrewsbury streets have changed over the years

Almost every house in Minsterley was flooded and three villagers lost their lives

Storm sparked what may have been Shropshire's worst natural disaster

35 pictures of West Midlands homes and interiors in the 1970s

"Salop Mental Hospital Cricket Club" in 1937.

Days when being a good sport would land you a hospital job

23 pictures of Shropshire mayors and their towns through the years

29 pictures of Shropshire life back in the day to bring back memories

'He'd hit the jackpot': Shrewsbury signalman Archie's railway dream

33 pictures marking 90 years of the Spitfire and its Shropshire links

Plus Look who came to Shropshire to film Home and Away in the '90s

Do you recognise this Shropshire market town in the 1970s? 49 pics

Bought for £40, sold for 25p - the glorious career of a Hurricane

Take a nostalgic trip through Shrewsbury station in 41 pictures

Actual events, actual places, actual people

Clun drama brings 1914 to life with eye masks and real events

49 pictures that capture a very different Shropshire in 1978

Dr Jack Hunter, OBHAG's guest speaker on Friday

Oswestry history group to explore Tanat Valley folklore

The doomed little village that disappeared to make way for Telford

Plus Last days of a young Shropshire soldier who fell 110 years ago

19 pictures: Take a nostalgic ride with vintage motorcycles

Bob Tilmouth, right, at the then new Stafford Park industrial area.

Key figure who banged the drum for Telford dies at 94

73 photos: What everyday life in Shropshire was like in the 1960s

Shrewsbury's Harold Shipton and his bride Janet Attlee, daughter of Prime Minister Clem Attlee.

Shrewsbury genius won the heart of the Prime Minister's daughter

Extras in Butcher Row during the filming of The Pickwick Papers

Historic Shrewsbury hotel where the stars came to stay

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