Recognise any familiar faces from Powys life in the 1970s?

The British Conservative Party chose its first women leader, Margaret Thatcher while the Vietnam War ended as Communist forces took Saigon and South Vietnam surrendered unconditionally.

One of the very first blockbuster films, Jaws, was released during June and Patty Hearst became Most Wanted and was arrested for armed robbery.

Meanwhile Powys life continued as ever.

Llanfair Caereinion Primary School Urdd winners in 1975.

OTHER NEWS:

• 'Disrespectful' swimmers and anglers lead to nature reserve closure
• Llanfair poppy display organisers plan to make it twice as big for next year
• 40-month ban for Powys man after THIRD drink driving offence

Knighton Carnival fun from 1975.

Newtown High School charity walk fundraisers in 1975.

Machynlleth Carnival Fancy Dress fun in 1975.

Five children baptised on the same day in Llanllugan in 1975.