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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
Builth Road railway in the 1950s
My mother's family came from Builth, many from Builth Road, with several of the men working on the railway which was just beyond the front garden (they had a little house in Railway Terrace). I remember being taken to visit older relatives of the Bebb family, and in particular Auntie Beattie letting us try her home made wines - cowslip, rhubarb and others. Then out to watch the steam trains come puffing in as they returned from London Paddington.
There was a pump for water in the back garden, although by the 1950s some modernisation had taken place, and cold water was available in the kitchen.
I have several old photos of the house and ...read more here
A memory of Builth Road contributed by Shan Merritt
Family tree
I am tracing my family tree back to to a Mr Thomas Jarman, born 1823, who lived at Llanfihangel, Bryn Pabuan, Brecknock. He married Eliza in 1847. He was a farmer and had 3 sons and 3 daughters.
Does anybody remember or can add or are related to Mr Jarman.
Regards
Paul
A memory of Rhosferig contributed by paul ibbotson
Tiddler Fishing
My grandparents lived in Park Road, and as children myself and my sister used to go tiddler fishing under the suspension bridge. My sister's cat, Danny, used to follow us and join us in our endeavours. And my cat, Honey, got stuck up a tree. I remember being terrified crossing the suspension bridge as it swayed from side to side - better than any ride at Alton Towers!
A memory of Builth Wells contributed by verena lewis
Extracts From Llanidloes & Powys books
The half-timbered Old Market Hall was constructed in the early 1600s, and is unique in that it is the only such hall in Wales still standing on its original position.
An extract from from"Mid-Wales - Ceredigion and Powys Photographic Memories".
Llanidloes was famous for its wool and flannel industries from the 16th to the 19th century. In 1839, during a period of industrial depression and political unrest, it was the scene of a riot which lasted for five days until troops restored order. Over a hundred people were imprisoned or transported as a result. In the later 19th century the population of Llanidloes grew with the development of the lead smelting industry, which processed ore from the local Van and Bryn lead mines.
An extract from from"Mid-Wales - Ceredigion and Powys Photographic Memories".
Near the middle of Wales, sheep are driven along a back road near the old market town. Llanidloes was one of the major centres for wool and flannel production from the late middle ages. That ubiquitous cottage industry of Wales has passed now, but farmers still tend their flocks. Nowadays they would be transported by lorry to their destinations.
An extract from from"Wales Living Memories".
This bridge spans the River Severn, which rises in the nearby Hafren Forest from the slopes of Plynlimon (in Welsh Plumlumon or Pumlumon Fawr), the highest mountain in mid-Wales at 2468 feet. The bridge was built in 1826 by Thomas Penson, who also built Llanidloes’ Short Bridge in 1850.
An extract from from"Mid-Wales - Ceredigion and Powys Photographic Memories".