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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

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