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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25. Keeping a 90-year-old church organ in tune
Keeping a 90-year-old church organ in tune Graham Buchanan-Breen of Childs Ercall is pictured cleaning and overhauling the keyboards and pedal boards of the 90-year-old organ at Newport Parish Church in July 1972. The intricate work helped preserve an important part of the church's musical heritage. Do you remember hearing the organ at Newport Parish Church, or know what became of it? | Shropshire Star archive
26. Celebrating a season of football in 1985
Newport Town FC members admire the trophies at the club's annual dinner and prize presentation at the Royal Victoria Hotel in May 1985. Pictured are retiring manager Bernard Hailey, former World Cup referee and guest speaker Jack Taylor, chairman Peter Coates and new manager Chris Cadman. Do you remember watching Newport Town FC, or any of these familiar faces from the club? | Shropshire Star archive
27. A football team from more than a century ago
Newport Rangers Football Club are pictured at the end of the 1906-07 season in this remarkable photograph, reproduced in the Newport and Market Drayton Advertiser in 1964. The picture had been loaned to the newspaper by Mr Syd Felton of Victoria Park, Newport. How many of these early Newport footballers can you recognise, and do you know anything about the team? | Shropshire Star archive
28. A nosey dog keeps watch at the cricket ground
Newport groundsman Jack Oliver gets to work clearing water from the cricket ground in June 1985, with an interested four-legged spectator keeping a close eye on proceedings. It is a charming glimpse of the work that goes on behind the scenes to get the pitch ready for play. Do you remember Jack Oliver, or watching cricket at Newport Cricket Club? | Shropshire Star archive