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Top Shrewsbury nostalgia stories
The heartwarming tale of donkey who 'saved Christmas' in Shrewsbury leads to a fascinating discovery

A fascinating discovery has been made after the tale was told of a donkey who “saved Christmas” in Shrewsbury during the Second World War.

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News|Feb 12
Jessie the donkey and Private 'Taffy' Ellis
In the weeks before Christmas, refugees arrived ­- and Midlanders welcomed them
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News|Dec 15, 2024
Major Joan Crooke in the dress.
See stunning haute couture dress which belonged to female Shrewsbury Major and has found its way to county museum
News|Dec 11, 2024
Snow scene from the March 1947 blizzards. Unnamed boy clearing a road on the way from Wolverhampton to Claverley
11 nostalgic photos of snowy Shropshire in years gone by
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News|Nov 22, 2024
History of Shrewsbury's 16th century 'Prince's Palace' revealed as plans to demolish offices lodged
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Property|Oct 15, 2024
Share your memories of Shrewsbury's night life before part of town is demolished for good
Shrewsbury|Sep 7, 2024
Flashback to the '90s in Shrewsbury: Bombs, Barbara Windsor and the biggest earthquake in Britain in 100 years
Shrewsbury nostalgia|Aug 18, 2024
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Shrewsbury|Aug 11, 2024
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Shrewsbury nostalgia|Aug 4, 2024
The super 70s in Shrewsbury: 24 fascinating pictures of county town from the 1970s
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Shrewsbury|Jun 12, 2024
10 aerial photographs of Shrewsbury from the 1950s and 1960s - how much has the county town changed?
Shrewsbury nostalgia|Apr 1, 2024
Never seen before Darwin images digitised by Shropshire Archives
Shrewsbury|Feb 6, 2024
Pictures recall Shrewsbury gasometer's last gasp
Shrewsbury|Jan 5, 2024
6 archive photos of Shropshire life as past generations of people prepared for Christmas
Shrewsbury nostalgia|Dec 25, 2023
The night up and coming band The Beatles played Shrewsbury Music Hall in the early sixties
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Music|Dec 2, 2023
Unusual stone carving could solve medieval mystery about Shropshire's past
South Shropshire|Nov 4, 2023
Nostalgia: 18 photos that show how Shropshire's high streets have changed over the years
Bridgnorth nostalgia|Oct 28, 2023
UK News
The Great Seal of the Realm
King approves new Great Seal of the Realm for signifying royal approval
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Breast cancer screening
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Viral News
The Royal Mint VE Day commemorative 50p coin
Coins to mark 80 years since VE Day launched by Royal Mint
Viral news|Apr 30
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Viral news|Apr 24
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Aston Villa|Mar 26
CCTV shows Shane O'Malley and an accomplice raiding Hansons Auctioneers building in Derbyshire
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Crime|Mar 25
Mackintosh at the Willow
Glasgow tearoom hosting talks on enduring relationship with ‘now-humble’ cuppa
Viral news|Mar 24
Ireland’s ‘best contemporary art’ to be showcased at Dublin fair
Viral news|Mar 23
World News
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