Machynlleth, Pentrerhedyn Street c.1955
Photo ref:
M3098
Photo ref:
M3098
More about this scene
This picture has several features to date it at around 1955. Firstly, the black car near the café is a 1950s or 1960s model, and the petrol pumps on the right are of that era. But the real give-aways are the large TV aerials, doubtless struggling to get any reception – Machynlleth is surrounded by verdant hills.
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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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