Machynlleth, Maengwyn Street 1895
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Photo ref: 36468
Photo of Machynlleth, Maengwyn Street 1895

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The town's connection with Owain Glyndwr gives it a unique place in Welsh history, as he was the last Prince of Wales to be crowned with the title. This was in 1404 near Parliament House, which is one of three medieval houses in the town. These houses in The Avenue are genuine 15th-century dwellings, and not to be dismissed as mock Tudor. Owain Glyndwr held his parliament in the town, thus making Machynlleth the ancient Welsh capital.

A Selection of Memories from Machynlleth

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Machynlleth

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I don't suppose there are many of us left now! I was an evacuee, and attended the County School. I was there for four years. How I remember the photographs of Maengwyn Street, Penrallt Street and the town clock - where the farmers used to congregate on Saturday afternoon and evening. The wooden benches at the front of the Powys cinema which cost 6d (when we had the money). Running to school (always late), ...see more