History

Poppies for Remembrance Day aren't just red - here are the other colours you can wear and what they stand for

What red, purple, black and white poppies mean on Remembrance Day

The poppy is a symbol of remembrance for those who fought during the World Wars and other conflicts

The poppy is a symbol of remembrance for those who fought during the World Wars and other conflicts

Royal British Legion

Why we wear poppies for Remembrance Day and when to start wearing them

Newtown historian Ann Evans is heading to Indiana.

Newtown historian Ann Evans is heading to Indiana.

Newtown historian heads to US as Robert Owen towns revive twinning plans

Members of the LRDG in the Western Desert, 27 March 1941

Members of the LRDG in the Western Desert, 27 March 1941

Memorial appeal for heroic World War II 'Ghost Patrol' soldiers

Llŷr ap Iolo, chief executive of the Vale of Rheidol Railway and Stuart Williams at BMR 6.

Llŷr ap Iolo, chief executive of the Vale of Rheidol Railway and Stuart Williams at BMR 6.

Brecon and Vale of Rheidol railways reunite under common ownership

Gregynog Hall from above.

Gregynog Hall from above.

Free drop-in event at Gregynog Hall to help preserve historic Welsh place names

Passengers, guests and members of the Shropshire Brass Ensemble gather alongside ‘The Earl’ at Castle Caereinion during the recreation of Ivo Peters’ 1956 photograph.

Passengers, guests and members of the Shropshire Brass Ensemble gather alongside ‘The Earl’ at Castle Caereinion during the recreation of Ivo Peters’ 1956 photograph.

Welshpool railway recreates final 1956 train with surviving locomotive ‘The Earl’

Rhayader choir pays tribute to the fallen of the First World War at the Menin Gate Memorial

Rhayader choir pays tribute to the fallen of the First World War at the Menin Gate Memorial

Rhayader choir pays tribute to the fallen of the First World War at memorial

11th-century manuscripts created at the Llanbadarn Fawr scriptorium

11th-century manuscripts created at the Llanbadarn Fawr scriptorium

11th-century manuscripts created at the Llanbadarn Fawr scriptorium on display

The Rhayader & District Male Voice Choir

The Rhayader & District Male Voice Choir

Clubs and societies

Welsh choir performs moving tribute to fallen soldiers at Belgium war memorial

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The ancient mystery beneath one of Powys’ most historic sites

Alan Crowe beside one of the knitted wartime displays at The Longest Yarn: Britain at War exhibition in Welshpool Town Hall.

Alan Crowe beside one of the knitted wartime displays at The Longest Yarn: Britain at War exhibition in Welshpool Town Hall.

Welshpool Second World War exhibition raises more than £29,000 for good causes

Fancy volunteering at Gregynog Hall?

Fancy volunteering at Gregynog Hall?

Gregynog Hall opening its doors to public for day of art, music, and heritage

A statue of Owain Glyndŵr (left) and Sycharth near Llansilin (right), the site of the Welsh prince's former medieval court which has become the focus of calls for greater promotion and recognition.

A statue of Owain Glyndŵr (left) and Sycharth near Llansilin (right), the site of the Welsh prince's former medieval court which has become the focus of calls for greater promotion and recognition.

Calls grow to better promote Owain Glyndŵr's lost court in Powys

The Aberfan Memorial Tree has been created by Adam and Tom and will be officially unveiled in the village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil, next Wednesday, October 21, by the Prince of Wales.

The Aberfan Memorial Tree has been created by Adam and Tom and will be officially unveiled in the village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil, next Wednesday, October 21, by the Prince of Wales.

Aberfan disaster

Powys firm commissioned to create sculpture for 60th anniversary of Aberfan disaster

The iconic clockworks and its faces atop the church have been in place for almost 140 years, but it has not chimed for the last 15 years.

The iconic clockworks and its faces atop the church have been in place for almost 140 years, but it has not chimed for the last 15 years.

Clock at 150-year-old Powys church could soon chime for first time in 15 years

Powys-born composer Gareth Glyn.

Powys-born composer Gareth Glyn.

Crowdfunding launched for Welsh opera about 1936 Penyberth protest

Crowdfunding appeal launched to support opera from Powys-born composer

Historic Welcome to Wales sign near Chirk damaged in crash

Historic Welcome to Wales sign near Chirk damaged in crash

Historic 'Welcome to Wales' sign damaged in crash and removed for restoration

Author Emma Snow, whose book The First NHS explores Newtown's role in the origins of healthcare in Wales.

Author Emma Snow, whose book The First NHS explores Newtown's role in the origins of healthcare in Wales.

Author who uncovered Newtown's NHS roots joins fight to save hospital beds

Ffabach Peryglus: the complete animal, with grasping limbs at left.

Ffabach Peryglus: the complete animal, with grasping limbs at left.

Meet the 'Danger Bean', which lived in Powys 462 million years ago

The exterior of the former Shortwave A radio station at Criggion, near the Powys-Shropshire border. The historic site was originally part of a wartime Ministry of Defence transmitter complex.

The exterior of the former Shortwave A radio station at Criggion, near the Powys-Shropshire border. The historic site was originally part of a wartime Ministry of Defence transmitter complex.

Second World War

Historic former WWII radio station near Welshpool put up for sale

The Maen Llog in Welshpool.

The Maen Llog in Welshpool.

Ancient Welshpool stone linked to abbots, penance and wishes

Bob and Liz Evason, from Ludlow, were among the visitors enjoying Welshpool's 1940s Weekend, which attracted large crowds to the town centre for a celebration of wartime history, music and vintage vehicles.

Bob and Liz Evason, from Ludlow, were among the visitors enjoying Welshpool's 1940s Weekend, which attracted large crowds to the town centre for a celebration of wartime history, music and vintage vehicles.

Second World War

Crowds flock to Welshpool as town steps back in time for popular 1940s weekend

“I have been coming here since I was five-years-old, so I have found this, the closure, difficult,” said Mike.

“I have been coming here since I was five-years-old, so I have found this, the closure, difficult,” said Mike.

Sadness as sole member of 300-year-old Powys church closes doors for last time

The site of the Battle of Buttington.

The site of the Battle of Buttington.

New book shines light on Powys figures and forgotten chapters of Welsh history

Cara Trevor, Strategic Lead Museums, with the letters confirming Accredited status at y Gaer in Brecon.

Cara Trevor, Strategic Lead Museums, with the letters confirming Accredited status at y Gaer in Brecon.

Two Powys museums awarded national accreditation for high standards and public value

A field near Llanfihangel where Rowland Llywarch was captured. Picture: Geograph.

A field near Llanfihangel where Rowland Llywarch was captured. Picture: Geograph.

How a notorious Powys double murder gripped readers in 1906

The wreckage is surveyed in 1951.

The wreckage is surveyed in 1951.

How a young Powys farm worker saved an airman after 1951 crash

The Royal Welsh Warehouse in Newtown is an iconic building in the town.

The Royal Welsh Warehouse in Newtown is an iconic building in the town.

Powys warehouse fire that could have devastated Newtown in 1910

Montgomery pictured near the end of the 19th century.

Montgomery pictured near the end of the 19th century.

Montgomery’s extraordinary 1869 manhunt led by a wronged wife

Sir Nicholas Winton's heroic efforts saved Jewish children from the Nazis during World War II. Some of those children lived and went to school in Powys.

Sir Nicholas Winton's heroic efforts saved Jewish children from the Nazis during World War II. Some of those children lived and went to school in Powys.

Llanwrtyd Wells

Powys town's wartime act of kindness being remembered more than 80 years later

Glansevern Hall, Welshpool

Glansevern Hall, Welshpool

One man, one dog and a cup of coffee: Montgomeryshire's strangest court case

One of the first petrol pumps in Wales was set up by David Evans in The Square.

One of the first petrol pumps in Wales was set up by David Evans in The Square.

Restoration of Powys town's historic petrol pump could fuel group's relaunch

Montgomery town centre pictured at the end of the 19th century. Many of these people would have witnessed the botched execution.

Montgomery town centre pictured at the end of the 19th century. Many of these people would have witnessed the botched execution.

The chilling tale of a botched Powys execution which was remembered for decades

Guilsfield ladies in 1960.

Guilsfield ladies in 1960.

From 1960 to 2026: Guilsfield Women return after 66-year absence

The 1900 Aberysytwyth Town side remains the best in the club's history.

The 1900 Aberysytwyth Town side remains the best in the club's history.

The day AberystwythTown stunned Welsh football and won the Welsh Cup

It is believed this is the first time the house has been seen since the flooding of Claerwen Valley, more than 70 years ago.

It is believed this is the first time the house has been seen since the flooding of Claerwen Valley, more than 70 years ago.

Photos of lost cottage reveal 70-year history of flooded Elan Valley reservoir

Knitted Buckingham Palace.

Knitted Buckingham Palace.

Knitted exhibition about Britain at War to go on display at Welshpool Town Hall

At the memorial near the entrance to the Polish village in Penrhos are renowned Welsh author Arwel Vittle and Patrick Young of OPRA Cymru

At the memorial near the entrance to the Polish village in Penrhos are renowned Welsh author Arwel Vittle and Patrick Young of OPRA Cymru

Welsh nationalists who set fire to RAF base dramatized on stage in opera

The Welsh Pony & Cob Society 125th Anniversary Show held at the Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd, Builth Wells.

The Welsh Pony & Cob Society 125th Anniversary Show held at the Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd, Builth Wells.

Welsh Pony & Cob Society marks 125th anniversary with special celebration

Workers construct an air-raid emergency trench at the Midland Tar Distillers Company grounds in Welshpool, as civil-defence preparations gathered pace in 1938.

Workers construct an air-raid emergency trench at the Midland Tar Distillers Company grounds in Welshpool, as civil-defence preparations gathered pace in 1938.

Historic Montgomeryshire photos reveal a county on the brink of war

David Ashton (left), chairman of Trefeglwys Community Council, and Andy Gill, chairman of the Llawr-y-glyn Village Association, are joined by local residents at the unveiling of the new information board celebrating the history of Llawr-y-glyn's former

David Ashton (left), chairman of Trefeglwys Community Council, and Andy Gill, chairman of the Llawr-y-glyn Village Association, are joined by local residents at the unveiling of the new information board celebrating the history of Llawr-y-glyn's former

Historic Powys blacksmith's shop remembered with new village information board

The Rock Park in Llandrindod has become a dumping ground for Tesco shopping trolleys over the last 7-8 months.

The Rock Park in Llandrindod has become a dumping ground for Tesco shopping trolleys over the last 7-8 months.

String of trolley-dumping incidents 'destroying beauty' of beloved Powys park

Jennifer Muller surveying.

Jennifer Muller surveying.

Archaeologists investigating a centuries-old mystery in a Welsh field

A colourful quilt pattern on display at the Minerva Arts Centre's Kaleidoscope! / Caleidosgop! exhibition in Llanidloes.

A colourful quilt pattern on display at the Minerva Arts Centre's Kaleidoscope! / Caleidosgop! exhibition in Llanidloes.

Treasured family quilts wanted for special exhibition at Powys arts centre

Secret steam locomotive on Mid Wales railway revealed to public after 60 years

St Erfyl's church in Llanerfyl.

St Erfyl's church in Llanerfyl.

The Powys village with links to little-known saint and traditions

St Stephen’s Church in Old Radnor

St Stephen’s Church in Old Radnor

Fragile Grade I-listed church in Old Radnor secures vital funding

The Chinese porcelain 'Rockefeller' pattern part dinner service that sold for £11,000

The Chinese porcelain 'Rockefeller' pattern part dinner service that sold for £11,000

Rare dinner service found in Montgomery fetches £11,000 at auction

Ann Griffiths memorial.

Ann Griffiths memorial.

Special event to honour one of Wales' most important hymn writers

Maryanne Lineker-Mobberley examines jewellery at the valuation event.

Maryanne Lineker-Mobberley examines jewellery at the valuation event.

£4,000 silver collection discovered at Kington antiques valuation event

Clergy and organisers at Montgomery Church fete, 1938.

Clergy and organisers at Montgomery Church fete, 1938.

Powys in 1938: Fetes, choirs and summer life captured

Llanidloes rugby supporters line up by their coach before the trip to Edinburgh for Wales v Scotland.

Llanidloes rugby supporters line up by their coach before the trip to Edinburgh for Wales v Scotland.

Powys in 1963: From harsh winters to brand new horizons