Glimpse history through old images of Telford in Shropshire, England, UK.
Telford is the largest town in Shropshire. But the irony is that until the 1950s the land was populated only by small towns and settlements including Wellington, Oakengates, Madeley and Dawley.
Dawley New Town started to be developed by the Dawley New Town Development Corporation in January 1963. It was 1967 before the first occupants moved into their new homes on the Sutton Hill housing estate.
The Rise Of A New Town
This is a good photo montage video of Telford before the New Town development started. It’s just under four minutes long but gives a nice range of locations and people.
Telford…. Do you remember Telford before it became a new town – Dennis Athersmith – YouTube
This is a whole series of short films about Telford and its history. Part One collates photos and film footage against a commentary explaining the history and ideas of the New Town development.
TELFORD – The New Town (The ultimate guide) Part one – TELFORD – The Ultimate Guide – YouTube
Selling The Town In The 1980s
As cheesy as it could get, this look at 1980s life is accompanied by a specially commissioned vocal track. From shoulder pads to squash courts, an ice rink to judo sessions, this really was aspirational suburban life in 1980s Britain.
Telford Advert – 1980s – It’s A Great Day Out – YouTube
This cheesy 1980s advert shows the modern housing and leisure opportunities available in the new (and growing) town.
Mobile phones were very expensive at the time and few people had them, so the dad visits every possible location in town trying to find his family. Finally he tracks them down at a restaurant overlooking the swimming pool.
Telford advert 1984 – mungabba – YouTube
Originally filmed on Super 8 celuloid film in December 1980, the quality of this 5 minute video isn’t great. However, it’s a trip down memory lane for the teachers and pupils at Abraham Darby School in 1980.
Telford and Tales from Abraham Darby School back in the day. December 1980 – Mike Hudson – YouTube
The Town In The 1990s And Beyond
A brief look at one of the busy bus routes in Telford in 1990.
TELFORD BUSES 1990 – DaveSpencer32 – YouTube
A brief look at one of the town’s busy bus routes in 1990.
TELFORD BUSES 1992 – DaveSpencer32 – YouTube
Another short look at the town’s buses from YouTube channel, this time in 2000.
TELFORD BUSES 2000 – DaveSpencer32 – YouTube
More Pictures of Old Telford
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Glimpse history through old images of Telford in Shropshire, England, UK. Telford is the largest town in Shropshire. But the irony is that until the 1950s the land was populated only by small towns and settlements including Wellington, Oakengates, Madeley and Dawley. Dawley New Town started to be developed by the Dawley New Town Development… Read more: Telford, Shropshire: Old Photos & Film - Shropshire: Local History Resources
The rural county of Shropshire is in the English region called the West Midlands, and sits against the border of Wales, which is a different country in the United Kingdom (UK) of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
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