Shropshire Star

Close

Then and now photos show river on the rise in Shropshire

Our photographers have been out and about capturing the scene as the rivers in Shropshire continue their relentless rise.

Published Jan 13, 2023

Left; Ironbridge barriers on Monday and, right, on Friday

Photos taken by Jamie Ricketts and Steve Leath in Shrewsbury and Ironbridge this week show the difference a few days can make.

Main pic; cafe on stilts above the water in Shrewsbury Quarry. Inset: Lifting the cafe on Wednesday.

Left, Ironbridge garden on Tuesday and, right on Friday

See also:

Sorry, we are not accepting comments on this article.

Similar stories

South Shropshire dementia unit that was hit by flash floods reopens with a party as evacuated residents return

Grant available for households affected by Storms Darragh and Bert

'This is the worst I've ever seen!' Gobowen residents hit by flash floods call for action to protect village

Ironbridge flood barriers removed and roads reopening today 'to allow the town to return to normal'

'It could so easily have been a different story' - Family's lives turned upside down after landslide sends trees tearing through farmhouse

Most popular