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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21. A mysterious old well uncovered behind the Old Bell Inn
Keith Worrall and Alan Bennett examine an old well discovered during renovation work at the former stable block behind the Old Bell Inn in High Street in March 1978. The unexpected find left workmen wondering about the history hidden beneath the building. What do you think the well was once used for, and do you remember the Old Bell Inn before the changes? | Shropshire Star archive
22. A well-earned break from potato picking
Potato pickers take a break on a farm near Newport in the 1950s or early 1960s, with their children joining them for the day. Seasonal farm work was a familiar part of life for many local families, with children often accompanying their parents to the fields. Do you remember going potato picking, or being taken along to help your family with seasonal work? | Picture courtesy of Rosemary Simmons
23. Planting trees for the future in 1984
Members of the Newport branch of the Shropshire Trust for Nature Conservation get to work at Norbroom Marsh during National Tree Week in November 1984. The tree planting was a reminder of the community's efforts to care for and improve the local environment. Do you remember Norbroom Marsh in those days, or getting involved in local tree planting and conservation projects? | Shropshire Star archive
24. A solemn Remembrance Day scene from 1964
A Girl Guide lays a wreath at the war memorial at Newport Parish Church during a Remembrance Day service in November 1964. Members of local organisations, a band, choir and the public gathered in silence to honour those who had lost their lives in war. Do you recognise anyone in the crowd, or remember Remembrance Day services in Newport from years gone by? | Shropshire Star archive