Recognise any familiar faces from Powys life during the 60s?

The Sixties have been described by historians as the ten years having the most significant changes in history.

The 1960s were a decade marked by significant discoveries and inventions across various fields. By the end of the 60’s humanity had entered the space age by putting a man on the moon.

The 1960’s were influenced by the youth of the post-war baby boom – a generation with a fondness for change and far-out gadgets.

The Sixties saw many significant events and changes to the way people dressed; the music they listened to and how they behaved; the types of technology that was available and even the places that could be visited on holiday.

The Swinging Sixties was a youth-driven cultural revolution that took place in the United Kingdom during the mid-to-late 1960s, emphasising modernity and fun-loving hedonism, with Swinging London denoted as its centre.

England beat West Germany 4-2 to win the FIFA World Cup while Queen Elizabeth II officially opened The Severn Bridge.

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In areas including censorship, gambling, the availability of the contraceptive pill, capital punishment, homosexuality, abortion and divorce, sixties Britain saw an overhaul of restrictions and outright proscriptions.

Meanwhile life in Powys continued as ever.

We begin with a picture of a Llanidloes Congregational Church children's’ party in 1966. Recognise any familiar faces?

Next we share a picture of Welshpool Mothers’ Union members in 1968.

We stay in Welshpool for our next picture as we share one of Welshpool High School’s book quiz team in 1967.

Some Newtown Football Club legends line up in 1968 for our next picture. Recognise any familiar faces?

We feature a Sunday School party at Newtown Methodist Church in 1966 in our next picture.

We share a cracking picture of the opening day of the newly opened Telephone Engineer Centre in 1964 for our next step back in time.

Next we venture to a Strawberry Tea organised by Tanatside Hunt in 1964. Recognise any familiar faces.

The Eagles dominoes of Welshpool enjoys dinner in 1969.

Dominoes and darts players from Llanfair Caereinion's Red Lion in 1962.

Our final picture from the decade shows a Pryce Jones factory party for children in 1965. Recognise any familiar faces?