The Builth Wells & District Heritage Society launched their book entitled "Photographs of Old Builth Wells" on Monday June 1st. The book is based on a millenium exhibition which was held in Builth Wells. After several years a small committee of 8 members of the Heritage Society was formed in order to get the book off the ground. For well over a year they met weekly to sift through all the photographs kindly lent both by members of the Society and townspeople of Builth Wells and area. Well over 2500 photographs were eventually reduced to the nearly 300 which appear in the book. Arranged as a walk around the town the photographs include one of the earliest known photographs of the town (Broad Street c.1880), views of the Carneddau hills before quarrying altered the landscape, and a section showing the importance of the market to the town. Many local people will hopefully be able to spot relatives and old friends in some of the photographs.
The book is available in local outlets or from Builth Wells & District Heritage Society.
For those who live outside the area the book is also available by post. Please email info@builth-wells.co.uk and the administrator will send you details.
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