Old pictures of Powys life captured during the 1950s
Today we head back in time to share some memories of Powys life during the 1950s.
Sadly some of those pictured are no longer with us but hopefully friends and family will appreciate seeing their loved one as they have perhaps never seen them before.
As ever we encourage all readers to share their own pictures from the past by emailing gavin.grosvenor@newsquest.co.uk and follow Powys In The Past on Facebook.
Pupils of Knighton County Secondary School with editions of school magazine 'The Dyke' in 1955. (Image: County Times.)
Newtown Football Club won the Montgomeryshire Cup in 1955.
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