David has been collecting old photographs of Shrewsbury and Shropshire and researching their history for more than 40 years. As a result he gives slide presentations and leads guided walks around the areas covered. For a more permanent record to share with everyone he has had several books published. We aim to list them all on these pages so that you can purchase relevant copies from your local bookshop, or click on the appropriate link to buy online.
IMAGES OF SHREWSBURY
DAVID TRUMPER
This is the latest offering from David continuing his coverage of Shrewsbury in Old Photographs. It is a brand new selection of images, this time from the previously unpublished archives held at Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery. For the first time these unique and evocative photographs, some from the earliest years of photography, have been printed and reproduced in this fine book, together with David's knowledgeable and entertaining captions. Once again, the past has been brought to life, reminding us of what we have lost.
PUBLISHED BY SUTTON PUBLISHING 2006 ISBN 0-7509-4261-4
A GLIMPSE OF OLD SHREWSBURY
DAVID TRUMPER
In this edition David charts the changing streetscape of the town from the demolition of buildings on the Victorian market site in the 1860's to the wholesale destruction of many ancient buildings in the town a hundred years later. This collection particularly focuses on the 1930's, when the Barker Street area was flattened for the creation of an inner ring road and car parking. Many of the photographns come from family collections, with some early ones actually being rescued from the dustbin!
PUBLISHED BY SUTTON PUBLISHING 2003 ISBN 0-7509-3506-5
YESTERDAY'S SHREWSBURY
DAVID TRUMPER
The photographs of in this volume cover a period from 1950 to 1970, two decades that saw tremendous changes to the urban landscape and a transformation in the way we lived. The major part of the book focuses on views taken by Bernard and Bill Cross dating mostly from 1960, a year in which they undertook the mammoth task of photgraphing every street and shop front in the town. Around 1000 photographs were taken, building up a time capsule of images of life in the county town in the early 1960's. Although many of the scenes have disappeared, Abbeycolor preserved them beautifully in these wonderful black and white photographs, which evoke a treasure trove of memories for those who lived through this era.
PUBLISHED BY SUTTON PUBLISHING 2002 ISBN 0-7509-2921-9
SHREWSBURY: THE TWENTIETH CENTURY
DAVID TRUMPER
Shrewsbury (The Century in Old Photographs)
During the 20th century few towns in Britain were able to retain their rich heritage of buildings, layout and medieval street names as Shrewsbury has done. Although remaining an historic town Shrewsbury has not been slow to develop a variety of exciting schemes in the last two decades of of the 20th century. The outer suburbs of Harlescott, Battlefield, Emstrey, Meole Brace and Oxon have all been opened up for light industry, warehousing and shopping complexes. In the heart of the town the Pride Hill and Darwin shopping centres have changed the pattern of retailing. The new A5-A49 bypass and a number of inner link roads have done a great deal to open up new land and revitalise sites. This book vividly recalls these changes and a great deal more. The book brings together around 300 rare photographs, taken from a number of sources. They celebrate the rich heritage of the locality and will evoke many memories for the reader.
PUBLISHED BY SUTTON PUBLISHING 1999 ISBN 0-7509-2140-4
LOST SHREWSBURY
DAVID TRUMPER
Lost Shrewsbury in Old Photographs (Britain in Old Photographs)
Lost Shrewsbury contains a third selection of photographs that cover the period from 1940 to 1965 which brought dramatic change to the life of the county town of Shrewsbury. The Second World War inevitably brought changes to the town. After the war, there was a need for new housing, and 'Prefabs' were a temporary solution. Once building material became more widely available again, and the standard of living began to improve, council estates and private housing proliferated. Alarge-scale slum clearance scheme was well underway by the end of the 1950's. Such schemes of redevelopment broke up a number of communities in the inner suburbs of the town and resulted in a great deal of damage to Shrewsbury's ancient buildings. Many historic buildings were torn down and replaced by modern structures out of keeping with the townscape. This book charts the changes to this Tudor town, during a period well within the memory of people alive today. This period which saw much of old Shrewsbury 'lost', has been captured here inthis superb collection of photographs, and will appeal to all who know the town.
PUBLISHED BY SUTTON PUBLISHING 1997 ISBN 0-7509-1488-2
Reprinted 2006
SHREWSBURY: A SECOND SELECTION
DAVID TRUMPER
Around Shrewsbury: A Second Selection (Britain in Old Photographs)
This book complements David Trumper's 'Shrewsbury in old Photographs', published in 1994, as it concentrates on outer Shrewsbury rather than the town centre. All the photographs in this book were taken before the 1960's, and many are previously unpublished. They record many of the buildings that were swept away during that destructive period, and also focus on the people of Shrewsbury at work and at play. These photographs will bring back happy memories for many, and will entrance anyone who knows and loves Shrewsbury, whether residents or visitors.
PUBLISHED BY ALAN SUTTON PUBLISHING 1995 ISBN 0-7509-1136-0
SHREWSBURY IN OLD PHOTOGRAPHS
DAVID TRUMPER
Shrewsbury in Old Photographs (Britain in Old Photographs)
Around 1842 an unknown photographer visited Shrewsbury and one of his photograph, of Abbey Foregate, has survived. Since then thousands of people have followed in his footsteps. Professional and amateur photographers, local citizens and visitors have built up a comprehensive picture of the town's history over the last 150 years. Buildings, disasters, parades, royalty, visiting dignitaries, and citizens at work and play have all been captured on film. Thankfully a great deal of this material has survived, as this fascinating selection of 200 photographs shows. They will bring back nostalgic memories for many and give pleasure to everyone who loves this part of Shropshire.
PUBLISHED BY ALAN SUTTON PUBLISHING 1994 ISBN 0-7509-0704-5