WELCOME to another dose of nostalgia with the County Times where we celebrate Powys history.

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County Times: Welshpool Carnival fun in 1985.Our first few pictures focus on Welshpool and its summer carnivals in particular.

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County Times: Welshpool Silver Bells in 1988.We begin with a picture of a fun float from 1985 and directly below is a picture of the Welshpool Silver Bells from 1988.

County Times: Welshpool Carnival fun from 1987.Our main picture shows friends dressed as the naughty girls from St Trinian's at Welshpool High School in 1987. Recognise any familiar faces?

County Times: Mochdre table tennis team in 1981.Mochdre table tennis team players line up in 1981.

County Times: Garthmyl Football Club Under 16s in 1980.Garthmyl Football Club Under 16s in 1980.

County Times: Machynlleth Bowls Club members in 1980.Machynlleth Bowls Club members in 1980.

County Times: Bettws Cedewain Carnival fun in 1980.We also share a picture of children at Bettws Cedewain Carnival in 1980.

County Times: Former Prime MInister Margaret Thatcher on her visit to Newtown in 1982.Our final picture shows Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher on a visit to Newtown in 1980.