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Powys Collection (#29)

Powys, located in Wales, UK, is a breathtaking region that offers a multitude of natural wonders and picturesque landscapes

Background imagePowys Collection: Ice on surface of puddle, after hard frost, Powys, Wales, winter

Ice on surface of puddle, after hard frost, Powys, Wales, winter

Background imagePowys Collection: Edwardian schoolchildren dressed as milkmaids, Mid Wales

Edwardian schoolchildren dressed as milkmaids, Mid Wales
A group of Edwardian schoolchildren dressed as milkmaids, with baskets and buckets. The building in the background is possibly the Old Rectory in the village of Llangattock, near Crickhowell, Powys

Background imagePowys Collection: Military band at a country house, Crickhowell, Mid Wales

Military band at a country house, Crickhowell, Mid Wales
A military band in the grounds of a large country house in Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales. Various civilians are walking around, enjoying the gardens and fountain

Background imagePowys Collection: Navy wedding group, Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales

Navy wedding group, Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales
A large group photo of a Navy wedding in Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales, during the First World War. Nobody seems very happy about it!

Background imagePowys Collection: Boys at Crickhowell School, Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales

Boys at Crickhowell School, Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales
A group photo of the boys class at Crickhowell School, Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales

Background imagePowys Collection: Large house and garden, Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales

Large house and garden, Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales
A large house and garden in Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales. The house is built in stone, is rather overgrown with ivy, and has patterned tiling on the roof

Background imagePowys Collection: Country house in Breconshire, Powys, Mid Wales

Country house in Breconshire, Powys, Mid Wales
View of an unidentified country house and part of its grounds, in the former county of Breconshire (also known as the County of Brecknock, Brecknockshire, and the County of Brecon), in Powys

Background imagePowys Collection: Schoolgirls parading, Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales

Schoolgirls parading, Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales
A long line of local schoolgirls parade along Beaufort Street in Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales. The street is decorated with flags and bunting, perhaps to celebrate Empire Day (24 May)

Background imagePowys Collection: Girls at Crickhowell School, Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales

Girls at Crickhowell School, Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales
A group photo of the girls class at Crickhowell School, Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales. There are two teachers, one male, one female

Background imagePowys Collection: The Harriers Hunt, Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales

The Harriers Hunt, Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales
Members of the Crickhowell Harriers Hunt with horses and hounds in Powys, Mid Wales. The building in the background is possibly the Old Rectory in the nearby village of Llangattock. Date: 1908

Background imagePowys Collection: The Crickhowell Harriers, Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales

The Crickhowell Harriers, Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales
Members of the Crickhowell Harriers in a field with horses and hounds in Powys, Mid Wales

Background imagePowys Collection: Edwardian garden party, Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales

Edwardian garden party, Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales
A smart Edwardian garden party taking place in the grounds of a large country house in Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales

Background imagePowys Collection: Country house, Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales

Country house, Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales
A Georgian style country house in Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales, with a hill containing smaller houses rising behind it

Background imagePowys Collection: Country scene in Breconshire, Powys, Mid Wales

Country scene in Breconshire, Powys, Mid Wales
An Edwardian country scene, with a weir providing irrigation for crops, in the former county of Breconshire (also known as the County of Brecknock, Brecknockshire, and the County of Brecon)

Background imagePowys Collection: Street scene, probably in Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales

Street scene, probably in Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales
A street scene, probably in Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales

Background imagePowys Collection: Country house interior, Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales

Country house interior, Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales
View of a grand country house interior in Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales, with a magnificent chandelier, an ornate screen, and gilded ionic columns

Background imagePowys Collection: Man with early car, Crickhowell Castle, Powys, Mid Wales

Man with early car, Crickhowell Castle, Powys, Mid Wales
An elderly country gentleman with a very early motor car (roof folded back) in front of the ruins of Crickhowell Castle, Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales

Background imagePowys Collection: Horse and trap, Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales

Horse and trap, Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales
A horse drawn trap with two passengers outside Crickhowell Castle wall, Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales

Background imagePowys Collection: De Dion Bouton motor car, Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales

De Dion Bouton motor car, Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales
A proud family with their 1903-4 De Dion Bouton motor car, registration AJ 232, in a back yard in Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales

Background imagePowys Collection: Three storey house, Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales

Three storey house, Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales
A three storey house in the town of Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales. The side of the house has been covered in slate (no doubt quarried in North Wales), a form of waterproofing

Background imagePowys Collection: Country house exterior, Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales

Country house exterior, Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales
Exterior view of a large country house in Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales

Background imagePowys Collection: Family outside house, Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales

Family outside house, Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales
A middle class Edwardian family in the front garden of their large house in the town of Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales

Background imagePowys Collection: Porth Mawr Gate, Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales

Porth Mawr Gate, Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales
View of the town walls and gatehouse, the latter known as Porth Mawr (Porthmawr) Gate, on a snowy day in Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales

Background imagePowys Collection: Bear Hotel and shops, Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales

Bear Hotel and shops, Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales
A view up the High Street in the town centre, Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales, showing the Bear Hotel at the top, and various shops on either side

Background imagePowys Collection: Ruins of Crickhowell Castle, Powys, Mid Wales

Ruins of Crickhowell Castle, Powys, Mid Wales
View of the ruins of Crickhowell Castle, Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales. The castle dates back to the 12th century

Background imagePowys Collection: Street scene with Georgian house, Crickhowell, Mid Wales

Street scene with Georgian house, Crickhowell, Mid Wales
A street scene in the town of Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales, with a whitewashed Georgian style house on the left

Background imagePowys Collection: Chauffeur with motor car, Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales

Chauffeur with motor car, Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales
A uniformed chauffeur at the wheel of a motor car, registration EU 613, in Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales. The tyres are early inflatable ones, manufactured by Goodyear

Background imagePowys Collection: Fire Damage at Union Workhouse, Knighton, Radnorshire

Fire Damage at Union Workhouse, Knighton, Radnorshire
A view of the damage caused by a gas explosion at the Knighton Union workhouse, Radnorshire (now Powys), Wales, in December 1907

Background imagePowys Collection: Lake Vyrnwy Dam

Lake Vyrnwy Dam
A young couple take in the magificient Lake Vyrnwy Dam, Powys Wales, from their motorcycle and sidecar. The lake was created when the dam was built 1881 - 1888

Background imagePowys Collection: George Nathaniel, Marquess Curzon of Kedleston

George Nathaniel, Marquess Curzon of Kedleston
GEORGE NATHANIEL Marquess CURZON of KEDLESTON Statesman

Background imagePowys Collection: Ice covered fence on Pen y Fan mountain, Brecon Beacons National Park, Powys, Wales, United Kingdom

Ice covered fence on Pen y Fan mountain, Brecon Beacons National Park, Powys, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imagePowys Collection: Black Mountains near Bwlch, Powys, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Black Mountains near Bwlch, Powys, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imagePowys Collection: Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imagePowys Collection: Red kite - adult in flight - diving in early morning sun, Powys, Wales, UK

Red kite - adult in flight - diving in early morning sun, Powys, Wales, UK
DK-11 Red kite - adult in flight - diving in early morning sun Powys, Wales, UK Milvus milvus David Kilbey Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imagePowys Collection: Red Kite - adult in flight feeding on the wing, Powys, Wales, UK

Red Kite - adult in flight feeding on the wing, Powys, Wales, UK
DK-13 Red Kite - adult in flight feeding on the wing Powys, Wales, UK Milvus milvus David Kilbey Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Background imagePowys Collection: Red kite - adult in flight - diving catching early morning sun, Powys, Wales, UK

Red kite - adult in flight - diving catching early morning sun, Powys, Wales, UK
DK-16 Red kite - adult in flight - diving catching early morning sun Powys, Wales, UK Milvus milvus David Kilbey Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imagePowys Collection: Elan Valley, Powys, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Elan Valley, Powys, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imagePowys Collection: Abergwesyn common, Powys, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Abergwesyn common, Powys, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imagePowys Collection: Countryside, Powys, mid-Wales, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Countryside, Powys, mid-Wales, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imagePowys Collection: Road through the Elan Valley, Powys, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Road through the Elan Valley, Powys, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imagePowys Collection: Backpackers scrambling, Pen y Fan, Brecon Beacons, Powys, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Backpackers scrambling, Pen y Fan, Brecon Beacons, Powys, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imagePowys Collection: Man ascending Y Grib with Mynydd Bychan in the background, The Black Mountains

Man ascending Y Grib with Mynydd Bychan in the background, The Black Mountains, Powys, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imagePowys Collection: Town decorated for Literary Festival, Hay-on-Wye, Powys, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Town decorated for Literary Festival, Hay-on-Wye, Powys, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imagePowys Collection: Llantony Priory, Powys, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Llantony Priory, Powys, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imagePowys Collection: Cretan windmill on hillside Centre for Alternative Technology Machynlleth Powys Wales UK

Cretan windmill on hillside Centre for Alternative Technology Machynlleth Powys Wales UK
MAB-946 Cretan windmill on hillside Centre for Alternative Technology Machynlleth Powys Wales UK Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imagePowys Collection: School sign in English and Welsh languages

School sign in English and Welsh languages, Erwood, Powys, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe




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Powys, located in Wales, UK, is a breathtaking region that offers a multitude of natural wonders and picturesque landscapes. From the majestic Red Kite soaring through the skies to the enchanting Sgwd yr Eira waterfall in Ystradfellte, a haven for nature enthusiasts. One cannot miss the snow-covered Pen y Fan in frost, creating a mesmerizing sight in Llanfrynach within the Usk Valley. The Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal near Llanfrynach are adorned with charming narrowboats gliding peacefully along its waters. The Craig Goch Dam situated in Elan Valley showcases man's harmonious integration with nature. This dam stands tall as a testament to human engineering amidst Powys' stunning Mid Wales landscape. Brecon Beacons National Park dominates this region with its awe-inspiring beauty. Mynydd Troed provides an unparalleled view over Brecon Beacons, Llangorse Lake, and Cwm Sorgwm – an experience that will leave you speechless. Llanfaes Bridge gracefully stretches across The River Usk in Brecon, adding charm to this vibrant market town. As you explore further into Powys, your eyes will be captivated by the grandeur of The Brecon Beacons Mountain range; don't forget to admire its highest peak - Pen y Fan. Crickhowell Bridge stands proudly over River Usk and offers an idyllic spot for reflection while gazing at Crickhowell's serene surroundings within Brecon Beacons National Park during October's golden hues. Pistyll Rhaeadr Waterfalls cascade down from Berwyn Mountains in Llanrhaeadr ym Mochnant – truly one of Mother Nature's masterpieces found within Powys' borders. Lastly, Gigrin Farm becomes home to Common Buzzards calling out as they soar through Powys' skies during March - a reminder of the region's rich wildlife.