Newtown, New Road c1950
Newtown, New Road c1950 Ref: N171035
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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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 Welshpool, the Bridge c1965 (ref: W471119) |
Year: 1966
Fishing by the Bridge A memory of Welshpool, Powys 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, I never did manage to get one of those. Lucky for me, I have relatives who live in Welshpool, so every summer I would visit for 4-5 weeks. I used to live in Coventry. I now live in Canada but still visit every year. I know the bridge was damaged in a flood and last time I looked the pool and beach were gone, the weir is still there and so are my memories. Last edited: 29/08/2008 09:30 by Mike Casey |
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 Welshpool, St Mary's Church c1960 (ref: W471104) |
Year: 1965
Childhood in Welshpool A memory of Welshpool, Powys 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 a sunny day but there was a stiff breeze so, instead of having our Wedding photographs taken on the Church steps (which are just out of sight below the entrance porch in the picture) we had to move to the Red Bank entrance steps just outside Grace Evans' Cottage for most of the photographs, because my wedding veil kept blowing up in the air! We walked to our wedding reception which was held in the Church House on Church Bank, just opposite the church. I left Welshpool when I married but have fond childhood memories of a lovely little town. Patricia. Posted: 28/06/2006 20:56 by Patricia Owen |
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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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