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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29. A glimpse of Newport's canal and lock in 1910
Newport's canal lock, number 20, is pictured in 1910 with the warehouse that once stood opposite what is now Cosy Hall. The larger warehouse was later dismantled in the 1970s and re-erected at Blists Hill Museum, where it became the carpenters' shop. Do you remember the old warehouse, or did you ever visit it at Blists Hill? | Shropshire Star archive
30. A busy High Street scene from 1955
Newport High Street is pictured in 1955, although this postcard was not posted until 1961. Look closely and you can spot familiar names including Braybrook and Allmans, while Newport Parish Church can be seen in the distance. The cars are another reminder of how much the town has changed, with Vauxhall, Ford and Austin among the makes on the road. Which shops or cars do you remember from Newport's High Street? | Historic Valentine postcard scene, courtesy of Peter Smith
31. Dan Archer takes to the football pitch in 1964
Actor Monte Crick, better known to *The Archers* listeners as Dan Archer, kicks off a friendly football match after opening Audco Engineering Company's new playing field at Audley Avenue in September 1964. Standing beside him is Dave Dudley, captain of the Audco team, who supplied the photograph. Dave recalled that the field was still there decades later, next to the cemetery. Do you remember Audco's football team, or watching matches on this pitch? | Shropshire Star archive
32. A new home for John Abrahams Motorcycles
John Abrahams Motorcycles opened its new Newport premises in April 1978, with manager Ted Marshall at the helm. A keen grasstrack and trials enthusiast, Marshall brought his passion for motorcycles to the business. Do you remember the shop, or did you ever buy or ride a motorcycle from John Abrahams? | Shropshire Star archive