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Pictures From The Archives – February 11

Welcome to this week's selection of nostalgia photos from the pages of the Shropshire Star.

Published Feb 11, 2022

Just for a change, let's dream of having a Welsh holiday later this year, and many Salopian holidaymakers will be familiar with this place in its dramatic setting in Snowdonia. Blaenau Ffestiniog, seen here in 1968, used to be called the slate mining capital of the world, and these days has developed a number of attractions and activities for visitors.

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