IT IS an exciting week for north Powys as the region hosts its first National Urdd Eisteddfod since 1988.

The County Times looks back even further to Machynlleth 1952 and Llanidloes 1970 to share a selection of pictures from past events.

County Times: Llanbrynmair School Welsh learners at the National Urdd Eisteddfod in Llanidloes in 1970.Llanbrynmair School Welsh learners at the National Urdd Eisteddfod in Llanidloes in 1970.

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County Times: Corris Weavers pose for the camera in Llanidloes in 1970.Corris Weavers pose for the camera in Llanidloes in 1970.

County Times: Cwmllinau Aelwyd members at the National Urdd Eisteddfod in Llanidloes in 1970.Cwmllinau Aelwyd members at the National Urdd Eisteddfod in Llanidloes in 1970.

County Times: Machynlleth Ladies Choir members in 1952.Machynlleth Ladies Choir members in 1952.

County Times: The Llanbrynmair Action Song party which competed in Machynlleth in 1952.The Llanbrynmair Action Song party which competed in Machynlleth in 1952.

County Times: Pageant time at the National Urdd Eisteddfod in Machynlleth in 1952.Pageant time at the National Urdd Eisteddfod in Machynlleth in 1952.