History

The Grade II-listed Aberbechan Aqueduct has been repaired

200-year-old Montgomery canal aqueduct reopens after major restoration works

(L to R) Hilary Collins; Cllr Peter Lewis, Mayor of Llanfyllin and a former Trustee; Wynne Morris, first Chair of the Trust; Trust Secretary John Hainsworth; Gordon Jones, first Vice-Chair of the Trust

(L to R) Hilary Collins; Cllr Peter Lewis, Mayor of Llanfyllin and a former Trustee; Wynne Morris, first Chair of the Trust; Trust Secretary John Hainsworth; Gordon Jones, first Vice-Chair of the Trust

Historic workhouse celebrates 20 years as community hub

Llanwddyn was demolished and flooded by 84ft of water prior to 1881.

Llanwddyn was demolished and flooded by 84ft of water prior to 1881.

The lost Powys village submerged under 84ft of water

Llandrindod residents turned out in force for Remembrance Day on Sunday, November 10.

Llandrindod residents turned out in force for Remembrance Day on Sunday, November 10.

WATCH: Llandrindod residents recall D Day and World War II in special video

The Remembrance Parade makes it way through Welshpool.

The Remembrance Parade makes it way through Welshpool.

IN PICTURES: Powys falls silent in Remembrance services across the county

Powys memories from more than 100 years ago.

Powys memories from more than 100 years ago.

Throwback Thursday: A step back in time to Powys life from a century ago

A bear attack took place in Newtown in 1847.

A bear attack took place in Newtown in 1847.

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Read about the gruesome death of a Newtown man at the hands of a Grizzly Bear

Griffiths and Venti's talk, scheduled for 11.05am, will delve into the build-up to the Llanidloes uprising and the key figures involved

Griffiths and Venti's talk, scheduled for 11.05am, will delve into the build-up to the Llanidloes uprising and the key figures involved

Llanidloes historians to speak at Newport Chartist Convention

The Roman Steps in Machynlleth.

The Roman Steps in Machynlleth.

Maintenance work on 'Roman' steps gets under way

Red Dress Manor, which dates back to the 18th Century, has been left abandoned for more than 40 years after its previous owner died.

Red Dress Manor, which dates back to the 18th Century, has been left abandoned for more than 40 years after its previous owner died.

Red Dress Manor and the story behind the 'eerie' abandoned 18th century farmhouse

Operators of Knighton Museum say its water issues have forced them to close the doors at the Broad Street museum for at least the next six months.

Operators of Knighton Museum say its water issues have forced them to close the doors at the Broad Street museum for at least the next six months.

Powys museum forced to shut until April next year due to leaks

Welsh footballer Craig Bellamy in Machynlleth.

Welsh footballer Craig Bellamy in Machynlleth.

Cymru boss Craig Bellamy visits Machynlleth landmark for Owain Glyndwr day

Hafren Dyfrdwy engineers at Lake Vyrnwy Dam.

Hafren Dyfrdwy engineers at Lake Vyrnwy Dam.

Plans for restoration work to Lake Vyrnwy Dam submitted to Powys Council

Montgomery Town Crier for the past 22 years, Sue Blower, has secured The Ancient & Honourable Guild

Montgomery Town Crier for the past 22 years, Sue Blower, has secured The Ancient & Honourable Guild

Excitement builds as Montgomery prepares to host town crier championships

The Welshpool Heneb team at the site

The Welshpool Heneb team at the site

Powys archaeologists make 'ground breaking' discovery

The Deputy Mayor of Shrewsbury, councillor Alex Wagner, with artist Stephen Hopper, the Hotspur portrait, vice chair Anthony Rich, and Martin Hackett of the Battlefields Trust.

The Deputy Mayor of Shrewsbury, councillor Alex Wagner, with artist Stephen Hopper, the Hotspur portrait, vice chair Anthony Rich, and Martin Hackett of the Battlefields Trust.

Powys artist unveils portrait of famed medieval knight on the spot he was slain

Machynlleth Clock Tower. Image: Machynlleth Town Council

Machynlleth Clock Tower. Image: Machynlleth Town Council

Towering success as Machynlleth celebrates landmark's 150th anniversary

King Charles meeting Richard George at Montgomery canal 50 years ago.

King Charles meeting Richard George at Montgomery canal 50 years ago.

Powys woman uncovers photos of her father meeting King Charles 50 years ago

Machynlleth Clock Tower.

Machynlleth Clock Tower.

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Trip back to Victorian times for clock tower's 150th anniversary

Dr James Wright

Dr James Wright

Acclaimed historian will be mythbusting history on the Powys border

The Lingen Davies team at Powis Castle.

The Lingen Davies team at Powis Castle.

Cancer charity team visits Powis Castle as part of 45th anniversary tour

Tony Mann, pictured with his Long Service and Good Conduct medal.

Tony Mann, pictured with his Long Service and Good Conduct medal.

Powys veteran finally receives long service medal – 58 years since eligibility

Welshpool mayor Phil Owen, Revs Adam Pawley and Helen Dawson and RBL representatives jan and Alan Williams at Welshpool memorial garden.

Welshpool mayor Phil Owen, Revs Adam Pawley and Helen Dawson and RBL representatives jan and Alan Williams at Welshpool memorial garden.

Welshpool remembers at service to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day

A Robert Roskells 18 carat gold hunter pocket watch which sold for £1,350.

A Robert Roskells 18 carat gold hunter pocket watch which sold for £1,350.

Robert Roskells gold watch owned by Welshpool collector sells for £1,350

Kellogg's have confirmed Powys' Nansi Riichards' role in the creation of Cornelius

Kellogg's have confirmed Powys' Nansi Riichards' role in the creation of Cornelius

How Powys woman's idea helped create one of the world's best-known brands

The Old Coach Chambers, Welshpool.

The Old Coach Chambers, Welshpool.

Well-known Welshpool town centre building goes up for sale for £150,000

Lin Hwa-ching (Director-general of Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency) presents the launch ceremony headboard to Steve Clews (Chairman of the W&LLR) .

Lin Hwa-ching (Director-general of Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency) presents the launch ceremony headboard to Steve Clews (Chairman of the W&LLR) .

Taiwanese visitors head to Powys as beloved steam railway welcomes new engine

The plaque outside Laura Ashley's first shop in Machynlleth.

The plaque outside Laura Ashley's first shop in Machynlleth.

Town 'should get permanent plaque and memorial to Laura Ashley'

St Michael's Church in Llanfihangel-yng-Ngwynfa holds special significance to Welsh culture because

St Michael's Church in Llanfihangel-yng-Ngwynfa holds special significance to Welsh culture because

Politician joins calls for historic Mid Wales church to be protected

This Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Padmasambhava .

This Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Padmasambhava .

Asian artefact brought in by Welshpool seller fetches over £4,000 at auction

St Michael's Church in Llanfihangel-yng-Ngwynfa holds special significance to Welsh culture because of Ann Griffiths.

St Michael's Church in Llanfihangel-yng-Ngwynfa holds special significance to Welsh culture because of Ann Griffiths.

Sale of historic Powys church postponed after petition gets over 1,000 signatures

Welshpool Town Hall.

Welshpool Town Hall.

Welshpool Town Council offers town hall at half price for D-Day anniversary

St Mary's Church, Llanfair Caereinion.

St Mary's Church, Llanfair Caereinion.

Bongs to return to historic Powys church as clock repaired at long last

Cllr Richard Church arranging plants at a spot in the Welshpool memorial garden.

Cllr Richard Church arranging plants at a spot in the Welshpool memorial garden.

Welshpool memorial garden redecorated with the help of school pupils

TV presenter Iolo Williams, who lives near Newtown, has praised the book as a

TV presenter Iolo Williams, who lives near Newtown, has praised the book as a

BBC Springwatch presenter Iolo Williams praises 'real gem' Newtown history book

A photograph from the art exhibit 'Tiger in the Castle, by Daniel Trivedy.

A photograph from the art exhibit 'Tiger in the Castle, by Daniel Trivedy.

Powis Castle opens new art exhibit on Clive's colonial history in India

Rhydian Mason with his bike.

Rhydian Mason with his bike.

Man from Powys to cycle 400km across France in WW2 veteran grandad's footsteps

The Judge's Lodging in Presteigne is now open to host weddings.

The Judge's Lodging in Presteigne is now open to host weddings.

Cultural attractions

From murder trials to getting married: Get hitched at iconic Powys building

The statue could be given listed status by Cadw.

The statue could be given listed status by Cadw.

Newtown statue of father of socialism awarded Grade II listed status

The bombing of Clywedog dam in 1966

The bombing of Clywedog dam in 1966

Why a Powys tourist spot became the target of a bombing campaign

The post-medieval silver-gilt finger ring was found by Carlton Sheath near Builth Wells in August 2023.

The post-medieval silver-gilt finger ring was found by Carlton Sheath near Builth Wells in August 2023.

500-year-old silver gilt ring found in Powys declared treasure

Sir Nicholas Winton gets a kiss on the cheek from Vera Gissing, who was an 11-year-old when he helped her escape Prague before World War II.

Sir Nicholas Winton gets a kiss on the cheek from Vera Gissing, who was an 11-year-old when he helped her escape Prague before World War II.

Llanwrtyd Wells

The story behind Powys town and the man who saved children from Nazis

Machynlleth Clock Tower.

Machynlleth Clock Tower.

'No lasting damage' to town's clock after man filmed climbing historic monument

A restored version of Laura Ashley's first home in Powys.

A restored version of Laura Ashley's first home in Powys.

Laura Ashley's first house closing to visitors as owner chooses to 'move on'

Hergest Croft Gardens, which lies just over the Powys border in Herefordshire.

Hergest Croft Gardens, which lies just over the Powys border in Herefordshire.

Endangered tree on Powys border ‘cones’ for first time in decades

Pen y Garreg Dam Tower at Elan Valley.

Pen y Garreg Dam Tower at Elan Valley.

Visit Powys and join one of the Elan Valley's popular dam open days this New Year

George Latham and Cardiff City's FA Cup winning side in 1927.

George Latham and Cardiff City's FA Cup winning side in 1927.

The story of the Newtown man who fought in the Boer War and won the FA Cup

Did you know this was when Boxing Day first became a bank holiday in the UK?

Did you know this was when Boxing Day first became a bank holiday in the UK?

Why do they call it Boxing Day? How Victorians invented the Christmas holiday

Bishop's Castle Primary School's Gardening Club members Evie and Josh with tree warden Sue Cooper and Mayor Cllr Josh Dickin at the planting of the Charter Oak.

Bishop's Castle Primary School's Gardening Club members Evie and Josh with tree warden Sue Cooper and Mayor Cllr Josh Dickin at the planting of the Charter Oak.

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Pupils plant oak to celebrate 450 years since Powys border town granted charter

The courtyard of Powis Castle decorated for Christmas.

The courtyard of Powis Castle decorated for Christmas.

Powis Castle to open late as it showcases dazzling festive decorations

The TARDIS composited onto Powis Castle.

The TARDIS composited onto Powis Castle.

How The Doctor travelled through time and space to land a whole episode in Powys

Do you know all the Welsh myths, legends and folklore linked to Powys?

Do you know all the Welsh myths, legends and folklore linked to Powys?

The Powys locations linked to some of the greatest Welsh myths and legends

Scaffolding around the Machynlleth clocktower.

Scaffolding around the Machynlleth clocktower.

Police seek Machynlleth clock tower climber over damage to structure

Llanfyllin Mayor Peter Lewis with authors Richard Kretchmer, Pauline Page Jones and Dave Goodman.

Llanfyllin Mayor Peter Lewis with authors Richard Kretchmer, Pauline Page Jones and Dave Goodman.

Llanfyllin mayor attends book launch for forgotten artist