Powys Archives

Powys Archives is located in Llandrindod Wells, and serves as the official repository for the records of the county of Powys. Our collections date from the fourteenth century and can be used for all types of research

Powys Archives, Unit 29, Ddole Road Enterprise Park, Llandrindod Wells, LD1 6DF
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Thursday and Friday: 09.30 – 17:00

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Updates from Powys Archives

Items from Powys Archives

  1. © Powys Archives, 2024

    Black and White print of Aberedw Halt With a train approaching.

    1986 Catalogue Link
  2. © Powys Archives, 2024

    Lithograph depicting Gregynog Hall in Montgomeryshire from a plan drawn by W. Eden Nesfield, printed by James Akerman, London. Appeared in the Building News, 22 December 1882.

    1882 Catalogue Link
  3. © Powys Archives, 2024

    Colourful label featuring a snowy scene and a mother with her two children. The writing on the reverse of the label states ‘from papa’.

    1900 Catalogue Link
  4. © Powys Archives, 2024

    Advertisment depicting a ladies tailored dress, one of a number of products available from the Emporium Warehouse (Central Wales Emporium), department store in Llandrindod Wells

    1890 Catalogue Link
  5. © Powys Archives, 2024

    Annual return of the Keeper of Brecon County Gaol, 19th century.

    1840 Catalogue Link