FEW surviving public houses can boast a history like Cann Office.
It is believed the Llangadfan pub began life in 1310 under the tenancy of Madoc ap Owen de Blowty' – with the village capital of the Blowty Ville belonging to the la Pole family descended from the royal family of Powys.
During this time the local brew became known as 'the Can'.
St David's Day celebrations in 1910. Picture: cannoffice.com
The pub thrived as a midway point between Mathafarn and Dolurddun and it is believed Henry Tudor stopped by on his way to the Battle of Bosworth in 1485 when he became King of England.
Landlord Richard Owen in 1910. Picture: cannoffice.com
It is believed the pub had been known as Tyn y Domen Blowty in honour of the pre-historic earthworks next to the pub and would also be known as Caen-y-Foss before settling as Cann Office in 1795.
At this time the pub also served as a post office though it was predominately a public house with the original sign displaying three tankards full of the local brew to tempt passers by for some refreshment.
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