Penybontfawr, Powys

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Old Photos of Penybontfawr
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Penybontfawr in 1955

Old Maps of Penybontfawr

Historic Maps of Penybontfawr and the local area.

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Map of Penybontfawr in 1899

Map of Penybontfawr in 1902-1903

Map of Penybontfawr in 1921

Map of Penybontfawr in 1947

Map of Penybontfawr in 1885

Sheet Maps of Penybontfawr

Historic Folded Sheet Maps of Penybontfawr and the local area, matching current OS Landranger Sheet Maps.

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Shows Penybontfawr in 1836

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Shows Penybontfawr in 1921

Shows Penybontfawr in 1836

Books about Penybontfawr
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3 photo books on Penybontfawr and the surrounding area.

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Cover image of Shropshire Photographic Memories

Memories of Penybontfawr
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Bron Y De

Our first house we lived in after moving from Kettering to Wales back in the 90's. Apparently it was the overseers house from the building of the dam at Lake Vyrnwy, being a timber framed sectional building it was transported after completion of the dam to Penybontfawr. It was bought by a local builder, and dismantling took place, a spark from a chainsaw caused it to burn to the ground. Two new modern houses now sit on the grounds, one still bearing the name Bron-Y-De.

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Born at Peniarth Isaf, attended primary school where the first headmaster was Mr. E.L.Jones, followed by Mr. Bamborough. Local life was centered around Bethania Chapel and events at the Village Hall. In those days, the 2 shops were owned by Mr. Llew Roberts and Mr. G.J. Owen. The Railway Inn was run by the Astley family. Best memories would have been home life, heavily involved in farm work and ...see more

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Added 28 April 2007

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