WELCOME to another stroll down memory lane.

This time we invite our beloved readers to join us in the 1970s.

The 1970s in the UK are widely portrayed as a decade of economic stagnation and political strife.

Indeed, Britain was hit throughout the 1970s by skyrocketing inflation and unemployment, a wide range of strikes, power cuts, and states of emergency.

County Times: Machynlleth High School pupils who took part in the Urdd Eistedfod in 1974.Machynlleth High School pupils who took part in the Urdd Eisteddfod in 1974.

OTHER NEWS:

County Times: Anne Owen from Dolfor was Newtown's Carnival Queen in 1974.Anne Owen from Dolfor was Newtown's Carnival Queen in 1974.

County Times: Newtown Youth Club held a 24 hour five-a-side football tournament in 1974.Life in Powys continued as ever and in 1974 Newtown Youth Club held a 24 hour five-a-side football tournament.

County Times: Members of Penstrowed WI planting a tree in 1974.Members of Penstrowed WI planting a tree in 1974.

County Times: Children's fancy dress in Llanymynech in 1974.Our next picture is of three children at a fancy dress in Llanymynech in 1974.

County Times: Llanfair Caereinion High School's choral speech team which took part in the Urdd Eisteddfod in 1974.Llanfair Caereinion High School's choral speech team which took part in the Urdd Eisteddfod in 1974.

County Times: Maesyrhandir Playgroup memories in Newtown from 1974.Or final picture shows children enjoying their day at Maesyrhandir Playgroup in Newtown in 1974. Recognise any familiar faces? Get in touch and let them know.