Machynlleth, Maengwyn Street 1899
Photo ref:
44547
Photo ref:
44547
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It is hard to imagine a town with a population of 2,000 being short-listed for the Welsh capital when it consists essentially of two intersecting streets. And this one, the Heol Maengwyn, also carries the main A489 road from the east. The street came to life, and still does, on Wednesday market day.
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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
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