Classic pictures of Powys life from the early 20th Century

Many of the events of the 20th Century are now passing from the former to the latter.

This means it is even more important to listen to the stories of our elders who have witnessed so much in their own lifetimes.

With this in mind the County Times has gone through its archive to share some special pictures of the past for all to enjoy.

The pictures are familiar but also show a different world and sadly one which would be ravaged by two wars.

Staff of Newtown's Commercial Mill in Newtown in 1916. Included in the picture is  a Belgian refugee who was given haven and home in Newtown during the Great War.

Newtown Accordion Band in 1938.

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Manafon Evening School members in 1914.

A parade in Newtown in 1938, just months before many of the men of the town were sent to war.

A military march through Newtown during the Great War.

Outside the Nag's Head in Garthmyl in 1936.

The earliest known football action picture taken of two Newtown clubs in 1908.

Mid Wales Basket Company staff in Newtown in 1916.