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Shifnal through the years: 21 pictures of historic buildings, streets and faces remembered

Take a journey through the decades with our gallery of Shifnal, the much-loved market town.

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Nostalgia|18 hours ago
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Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton 1973: See how many familiar faces you can spot in our retro photo gallery
Wolverhampton 1973: See how many familiar faces you can spot in our retro photo gallery
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Wolverhampton nostalgia|Dec 17
Supporting image for story: I visited a West Midlands village once dubbed Britain's 'toughest' - and found a warm welcome in a rural idyll
I visited a West Midlands village once dubbed Britain's 'toughest' - and found a warm welcome in a rural idyll
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Bridgnorth|Dec 17
Supporting image for story: Madness return to Birmingham: Tickets, setlist, timings & age limits for this week’s Utilita Arena show
Madness return to Birmingham: Tickets, setlist, timings & age limits for this week’s Utilita Arena show
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Birmingham entertainment|Dec 16
Supporting image for story: Step back to 1981: 23 historic images capture Black Country and Staffordshire life
Step back to 1981: 23 historic images capture Black Country and Staffordshire life
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Nostalgia|Dec 13
Supporting image for story: 'If we can achieve a tenth of Slade's success - we would be absolutely ecstatic': Walsall band The Assist release their first Christmas song
'If we can achieve a tenth of Slade's success - we would be absolutely ecstatic': Walsall band The Assist release their first Christmas song
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Features|Dec 13
Supporting image for story: 'We want this to be a network for independent businesses and a sustainable way to grow your business in Wolverhampton city centre'
'We want this to be a network for independent businesses and a sustainable way to grow your business in Wolverhampton city centre'
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Wolverhampton|Dec 13

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Supporting image for story: Cosford and Albrighton memories: 17 pictures of faces from the past - see who you remember!
Cosford and Albrighton memories: 17 pictures of faces from the past - see who you remember!
Nostalgia|Dec 12
Supporting image for story: Above the knee, or below the knee? That is the question
Above the knee, or below the knee? That is the question
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Features|Dec 12
Supporting image for story: Cadbury model boating club in Birmingham among 19 wonderful buildings newly protected by Historic England - see the full list here
Cadbury model boating club in Birmingham among 19 wonderful buildings newly protected by Historic England - see the full list here
News|Dec 11
Supporting image for story: Step back to 1955: 18 pictures of Staffordshire and the Black Country you’ll remember
Step back to 1955: 18 pictures of Staffordshire and the Black Country you’ll remember
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Nostalgia|Dec 11
Supporting image for story: We get to know the village near Wolverhampton that's home to some of the rarest wall paintings in the country
We get to know the village near Wolverhampton that's home to some of the rarest wall paintings in the country
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Bridgnorth|Dec 10
Supporting image for story: 1972 retro: 26 pictures from the Black Country and Staffordshire to spark your memories
1972 retro: 26 pictures from the Black Country and Staffordshire to spark your memories
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Nostalgia|Dec 10
Supporting image for story: 27 remarkable pictures capturing creativity in the ’80s and ’90s across the Black Country and Staffordshire
27 remarkable pictures capturing creativity in the ’80s and ’90s across the Black Country and Staffordshire
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Nostalgia|Dec 7
Supporting image for story: Wyre Forest retro: 23 nostalgic images from Bewdley, Kidderminster and nearby villages
Wyre Forest retro: 23 nostalgic images from Bewdley, Kidderminster and nearby villages
Nostalgia|Dec 5
Supporting image for story: Claverley through the years: 22 historic photos of the picturesque village between Wolverhampton and Bridgnorth
Claverley through the years: 22 historic photos of the picturesque village between Wolverhampton and Bridgnorth
Nostalgia|Dec 4
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Sign up for your FREE Express & Star Nostalgia Newsletter - a weekly round-up of fascinating picture galleries and features
Nostalgia|Dec 3

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Consumer confidence improves but remains subdued ahead of Christmas
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Firms could set own contactless card limits under changes planned by regulator
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Rare specimens collected by naturalist Gerald Durrell donated to museum
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Black holes to be shown in action in first 3D movies created using AI
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Supporting image for story: Plans show £60m ‘gap’ in Reform council’s budget even with council tax increase
Plans show £60m ‘gap’ in Reform council’s budget even with council tax increase
UK News|3 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Sinn Fein urges Starmer to intervene in case of pro-Palestine hunger strikers
Sinn Fein urges Starmer to intervene in case of pro-Palestine hunger strikers
UK News|6 hours ago

Viral News

Supporting image for story: Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'
Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'
Lifestyle|Dec 12
Supporting image for story: Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer
Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer
Viral news|Dec 7
Supporting image for story: 'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy
'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy
Entertainment|Dec 3
Supporting image for story: Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say
Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say
Viral news|Dec 3
Supporting image for story: Alex Ferguson backs campaign to fund 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students
Alex Ferguson backs campaign to fund 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students
Viral news|Nov 25
Supporting image for story: Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025: 15 stops planned for milestone anniversary trip across the UK - but will it stop near you?
Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025: 15 stops planned for milestone anniversary trip across the UK - but will it stop near you?
Entertainment|Nov 18

World News

Supporting image for story: Retired Nascar driver Greg Biffle and family among seven killed plane crash
Retired Nascar driver Greg Biffle and family among seven killed plane crash
World News|2 hours ago
Supporting image for story: EU delays massive free-trade deal with South American bloc
EU delays massive free-trade deal with South American bloc
World News|3 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Trump signs executive order to reclassify marijuana as less dangerous drug
Trump signs executive order to reclassify marijuana as less dangerous drug
World News|5 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Farmers block roads in Brussels to protest over South American free trade deal
Farmers block roads in Brussels to protest over South American free trade deal
World News|7 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Rain creates crimson spectacle on Iran’s Hormuz Island
Rain creates crimson spectacle on Iran’s Hormuz Island
World News|11 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Belgium demands ironclad guarantees of protection as EU considers Ukraine loan
Belgium demands ironclad guarantees of protection as EU considers Ukraine loan
World News|15 hours ago
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