Take a nostalgic trip through Newport as we delve into the Star’s archives to uncover scenes from the town's past.
From school days, football teams and seasonal farm work to the canal, High Street and familiar community events, these pictures capture everyday moments and people from across the decades.
There are plenty of familiar places to spot – and some that have long since changed. How many people and places can you recognise? Share your memories and stories in the comments below.
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9. When a milk tanker came to the rescue in 1956
A milk tanker was pressed into service as a water cart at Newport Cottage Hospital just before Christmas in 1956. The hospital's supplies were being run into milk churns and dustbins after a broken borehole pump disrupted the water supply to Newport reservoir. Imagine having to collect water this way just days before Christmas. Do you remember this disruption, or hearing family stories about the water shortage? | Shropshire Star archive
10. A glimpse of Newport's canal locks in 1925
This postcard offers a charming glimpse of Newport's canal locks a century ago. Posted in 1925, it carried a simple message home: "Dear mother, I hope to be back Thursday about 3 o'clock. With love, Nellie." Addressed to Mrs Sanderson in Retford, Nottinghamshire, it is a reminder of a time when postcards were a popular way to share everyday news. Have you ever discovered an old postcard that revealed a little piece of your family's history? | Historic postcard courtesy of Ray Farlow
11. Repairing the canal bridge after a crash
Shropshire County Council workers repair the canal bridge in Newport in August 1974 after a car crash demolished part of the wall. The bridge, an ancient monument, spans the canal over the roving lock, where horses pulling boats could change sides. Can you remember this bridge before the repairs, or watching boats make their way through the lock? | Shropshire Star archive
12. Newport horseman Ben Jones receives an award from the Queen
Sergeant Ben Jones of Newport is pictured receiving an award from the Queen at the Badminton Horse Trials in 1964. Described at the time as a "horseman extraordinaire", Jones had just set off for Tokyo with the British Olympic equestrian team. He would later win Olympic team gold. Do you remember hearing about Ben Jones and his remarkable equestrian career? | Shropshire Star archive