Welshpool, Powys
Welshpool maps
Historic maps of Welshpool and the local area, hand-drawn by Ordnance Survey and Samuel Lewis. View all Welshpool maps
Historic map of Welshpool
Illustrated Victorian map of Powys
Historic Map of any Welshpool postcode
Memories of Welshpool
Displaying a selection of personal
memories of Welshpool
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THE TRAIN THAT CROSSED THE STREET
From my childhood in Welshpool in the 1940s and 50s I have fond memories of the little steam train which crossed over Church Street, originally on a daily basis then later on Mondays only, carrying livestock from farms in the Llanfair Caereinion area to and from the Smithfield Market in Welshpool. My grandfather was one of the engine drivers who drove... [more]
Shared on 13 May 2009
I was born & spent my childhood in Welshpool. St Mary's was our Parish Church, it has beautiful stained glass windows which always fascinated me as a child. I was christened and confirmed in this Church and later in May 1965 my husband and I were married there by the Curate, the Reverand Michael Butler. I remember that it was... [more]
Shared on 28 June 2006
The rope swing at the Leighton bridge
I remember spending many a summer swimming at this spot. Then they seemed to be long hot summers but maybe that's the memory loss of an older man. I noticed that the rope was stiil hanging from the tree which was used to swing out into the river. This would have been in the mid 1950s and so much has changed.... [more]
Shared on 18 June 2009
This picture brings back fond memories of my childhood, I remember fishing in the pool just under these trees, I caught my first pike and perch there and I was only 11 yrs old. There used to be a beach just next to the pool and I remember other older fishermen, fishing there, casting across the river and landing 6-8lb chub,... [more]
Shared on 28 August 2008
Powys memories
My uncle Clem built the Lychgate
My Uncle Clem built the Lychgate, he was a carpenter who later lived at Cefn Caled Kerry. He was the son of Harry Griffiths, tailor and famous choirmaster from Bettws who lived at Pentre Lifior Cottage. My cousin Ray still lives in Newtown.
Shared on 08 November 2009
My gran, Mrs Evans, used to live at Glansevern Lodge, a loveley old sandstone building with trees all around it, and big rhododenderon bushes. It was a long wallk from the pump we used to get water from up to the house. We used to have an old outside toilet 20 yards from the house, which was very cold to get... [more]
Shared on 25 November 2008
My first memory for Middletown
I spent my childhood years in Middletown, going to Middletown school. I remember walking down to the shop which I know as a dog parlour. Used to walk up Middletown hill. My grandfather was the local doctor, used to live in the area of Plas y Court. Next year I'm getting married at Middletown church. I have fond memories of Middletown... [more]
Shared on 28 January 2008
the hill in the background is Dyffrynn Hill, a Celtic hill fort.One of many in the Valley.
Next to the church was a shop ran by a man with polio.
The church had a house attached and my Uncle lived there at one stage.
The car wasowned by Maurice Bebb. The village had layers of occupants.Rich people lived in Halls and... [more]
Shared on 13 November 2007
Extracts From Welshpool & Powys books
Displaying a selection of extracts from Frith books about Welshpool, inspired by Frith photos.
Mid-Wales - Ceredigion and Powys Photographic Memories
The symmetry and lack of individuality in the houses to the right of the photograph point to this being a modern 20th-century housing estate.
This is an extract from Mid-Wales - Ceredigion and Powys Photographic Memories.
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Mid-Wales - Ceredigion and Powys Photographic Memories
As we look down from the church we can see the premises known as Corfield's Garage on the right, but judging from the mass of bicycles outside perhaps his sideline (or main line) was in the repair of pushbikes.
This is an extract from Mid-Wales - Ceredigion and Powys Photographic Memories.
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Mid-Wales - Ceredigion and Powys Photographic Memories
Advertising has always existed, though today it is controlled by the local authority. The van on the left was ahead of its time by using the back door for the slogan: 'If it's tractors ask Reginald Tildesley'. In the background is the turreted tower of St Mary's parish church.
This is an extract from Mid-Wales - Ceredigion and Powys Photographic Memories.
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