Remembering some of past Eisteddfodau to be held in Powys

By now you must have all seen the Urdd National Eisteddfod is coming back to Montgomeryshire after a wait of more than 30 years.

Of course, it is worth remembering north Powys was once a far more regular host.

Machynlleth hosted the event in 1932 and again in 1952 while Llanidloes staged the celebration in 1970.

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We begin with a picture of the Machynlleth Junior Red Cross party which won the under 12s event in 1952.

We also share a picture of the Machynlleth Aelwyd group in full cultural dress.

Next we share a picture of Llanbrynmair’s Mair Jones and Iris Evans who were among the solo singer winners at the 1952 Eisteddfod.

Elsie Morgan from Llanidloes collects the Silver Cup for the Bro Ddyfi Urdd District in 1970 in our next picture.

Finally we share a picture from the closing ceremony in Llanidloes in 1970.