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Days gone by
Attended Sunday school in the village school in the 1950s, and went to church sometimes, too. All a very long time ago of course, bearing in mind today is the 1st of January 2008. 2 sets of Grandparents, and at least 25 other relatives are resting in the churchyard, some quite close to the entrance.
A memory of Llanwnog contributed by Native Ofhere
explain the scene
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 had holidays there.
A memory of Meifod contributed by larry wildblood
Vyrnwy House, Meifod
This photo was taken from a spot very close to Vyrnwy House where my great Aunt Winifred Morris used to live. Broniarth Hill is behind the photographer. I used to visit her quite often in the 50's, usually on a Sunday when my father and I used to catch a fishermans coach from Liverpool to the village. In those days she had no electricity and water was obtained from a pump in the yard. The garden had a beautiful view over the valley exactly like this one. In the distance is Duffryn Hill which I climbed many times. At the base of this hill was the hall where Clement Davies the then head of the Liberal Party and MP for Merioneth ...read more here
A memory of Meifod contributed by Brian Morris
Meifod in the 50s
This photo brings back many happy memories of Meifod in the 1950's when I used to go on holidays there with my family. The white building in the centre was the bank and the photo was taken outside the Lion Inn where my grandfather used to go for his pint. Next to the bank is Liverpool House where we used to stay with Mrs Edwards and on the opposite side of the road, on the corner, was the Post Office. The only electricity in the village in those days was the street lighting which was provided by a diesel generator. Water was obtained from the stand-pipes located in the street which are still there but unused these days. My Great Aunt, ...read more here
A memory of Meifod contributed by Brian Morris
Extracts From Staylittle & Powys books
The reservoir’s prime function may have been to fill the perpetual needs for water in distant Liverpool, but it also became a haven, not only for bird life but also for the recreational pursuits of the local boating fraternity.
An extract from from"Mid-Wales - Ceredigion and Powys Photographic Memories".
This reservoir was newly built when the picture was taken. The nearby hamlet of Staylittle allegedly took its name from a village blacksmith who was so quick at shoeing horses that his smithy became known as Stay-a-Little.
An extract from from"Mid-Wales - Ceredigion and Powys Photographic Memories".
1965 saw the completion of this dam, which has made Llyn Clywedog Reservoir a nature lover’s delight. The reservoir provides drinking water for consumers from Llanidloes to Bristol. At 72m, this it is the highest concrete dam in the UK, and was also intended to control the flow of water into the River Severn to help prevent flooding. The amount of water held back by the dam can apparently supply 555 million baths!
An extract from from"Wales Living Memories".