Shropshire in the 1960s, Digi Mart USA News: Take a look back at Shropshire in the 1960s, a decade of change, memorable moments and everyday life across the county. The collection of 33 archive photographs, published by the Shropshire Star, captures a county balancing its past with an increasingly modern world.
From the transformation of towns and major roadworks to traditional country shows and life in rural communities, the pictures document the people and places of the decade. The collection features some fascinating moments, including Queen Elizabeth II arriving by Royal Train, a star-studded cabaret night with Diana Dors, and celebrations marking the Salopia coach company’s jubilee.
The photographs also highlight local characters taking on daring transatlantic challenges. Quieter glimpses of life in Shropshire include walks across the Stiperstones and gatherings in busy parish halls.
Together, these archive photographs offer a snapshot of the people, places and events that made Shropshire in the 1960s such a memorable time. Readers are invited to share their memories and identify any of the places or people in the comments.
