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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
Irfon stores
My uncle Kenneth? Daft ran Irfon stores in the village in 1940s/1950s. I am trying to trace his children or further details of him. Can anybody help?
A memory of Llangammarch Wells contributed by gwyn cardwell
Extracts From Rhayader & Powys books
The Wye frames the town centre, running in a loop around the western and southern sides. This was the scene of the Rebecca Riots in the 19th century, when local farmers disguised themselves by dressing in women’s clothing to tear down the tollgates considered too expensive for the local workers.
An extract from from"Mid-Wales - Ceredigion and Powys Photographic Memories".
The mighty Claerwen Dam is pictured from the downstream side. Three years old when this photograph was taken, it is one of four dams in the Elan Valley which supply water to Birmingham.
An extract from from"Mid-Wales - Ceredigion and Powys Photographic Memories".