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Machynlleth, Pentrerhedyn Street c1955
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Days gone by A memory of Llanwnog, Powys 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. Posted: 01/01/2008 21:13 by Native Ofhere |
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Home,family, and early education. A memory of Penybontfawr, Shropshire 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 music, which would have spilled over into local eisteddfodau and concerts. Penybontfawr has probably changed an awful lot, due to numbers of the young original people moving out. Posted: 28/04/2007 10:28 by Richard Evans |
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![]() Meifod, the Village c1955 (ref: M285019) |
Year: 1954
explain the scene A memory of Meifod, Powys 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. Posted: 13/11/2007 14:13 by Larry Wildblood |
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![]() Meifod, Broniarth Bridge c1955 (ref: M285006) |
Year: 1951
Vyrnwy House, Meifod A memory of Meifod, Powys 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 lived. Posted: 22/03/2007 23:06 by Brian Morris |
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![]() Meifod, the Village c1955 (ref: M285015) |
Year: 1950
Meifod in the 50s A memory of Meifod, Powys 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, Winifred Morris, used to live in Vyrnwy House up on the hill on the opposite side of the River below Broniarth Hill. She is now buried in the churchyard. Last edited: 13/03/2007 21:42 by Brian Morris |
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