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Bethan, West Midlands
I lived in Llandrindod Wells all my life until I moved to West Midlands and loved it. As a child and a teenager I was never bored due to sporting, music, drama and other activities available. It is not true that there isn't things for young people to do, they just need to go out and look as there is plenty. I still enjoy my trips back and the fact the nothing changes. If you don't want a safe environment, picturesque secenery, good schooling, familiarity with everyone you see in town and a quiet lifestyle then I suggest you move.
Sun Mar 29 18:05:10 2009
Mrs B, nr Llandod
You're right Andrew, I have checked and found the following info: "After a year of planning, the very first Victorian Festival took place in September 1982 and was opened by Earl and Lady Spencer".
We agree that this photo is not from the 1950s and have removed the date from the captions. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.
Mid Wales Web Team
Mon Jul 30 09:11:10 2007
Andrew NZ
Judging by the typeface on the sign, the van and cars visible in the background, and the jeans and other clothes being worn by the men in the background, I'd put this last photo in the late70s-early 80s, or possibly even later.
Tue Jun 5 11:25:51 2007
Miss B from Llandod
This is the first I've heard of a Victorian Festival being held in the fifties, is this correct?
Mon May 28 10:12:03 2007
Phil Pemberton
When I lived in LLandrindod It was the best place in the world, with so much to do.
Mon May 14 09:35:44 2007
Ashling, Llandrindod Wells
I don't mean to bring the mood down guys but as a student teacher in the area I'm left with the feeling of dread as the weekend approaches. Whilst it should be a time to relax and enjoy oneself I find it virtually impossible to do that around here.Where is there to go for a nice meal? What is there to do here? There are no shops! Builth isn't much better. What do Landodians do for fun?
Fri Apr 20 09:45:01 2007
Mary Radford, Western Australia
Born in Llandrindod Wells, I always enjoy my visits when returning to see my family.The Lake is my favourit spot, changed a little, please bring the boats back. Hope to return soon for another visit.
Sun Mar 11 11:02:07 2007
Liz Fairhead, Tunbridge Wells
We visit every summer, we love it, great scenery, fantastic environment, brilliant gift shop (porticus), also vans, but with 3 teenaged kids its sometimes difficult to keep them interested. Badly need cinema, decent leisure/sports centre, game shop says 12 yr old son, more cycling opportunities, as we keep going over to Elan. I'm afraid Llandoddies don't do it for us!
Sat Feb 10 11:52:36 2007
Jon Price
Congratulations to David Higman, curator, National Cycle Museum Trust, Llandrindod Wells on his MBE for services to tourist industry in Wales.
Mon Jan 1 12:24:34 2007
Soda, Llandrindod
Open up the spa waters in the park and allow coaches down there in the summer for afternoon teas in the centre,move the health centre up town and let some live in the building to run the business of tea rooms and spa. Stop destroying trees for doddies , that tree was alive when it was mutilated think oxygen everytime you cut one down.
Wed Oct 18 09:20:38 2006
Steve Greenhalgh, Exmouth
Please could you let me know about a cycling event that takes place in November, I think it's called the beer wobbly.
Thu Aug 31 11:37:22 2006
Ann Hughes Dolgellau
I spent many a summer holiday in Llanyre and used to go into Llandod every day.It holds many happy memories for me and the people are so friendly.
Mon May 22 15:27:21 2006
James from Landod
This site is one of a kind, never seen anything like it!
Mon Jan 30 18:42:42 2006
Jo, Llandrindod
The image presented here of people always wandering around dressed as Victorians is ridiculous; a few people do this for a week once a year. You'll be describing the town as 'sleepy' next. Your captions need attention - 'A Llandrindod Wells street' is Middleton Street. The 'Town Park' is Temple Gardens. One of the good things about Llandod is the number of green spaces, - the common and the lake, the Rock Park walks and Shakey Bridge. We also try and be a town with modern facilities and appropriate 'watering holes'. By the way, disappointingly, it's a few years since there were boats on the Lake.Thanks Jo. Captions now updated: Llandrindod Wells Photo Tour
Mid Wales Web Team
Fri Nov 4 10:56:08 2005
Steve Jones
I live in Llandod and theres nothing to do for youngsters
Fri Oct 7 16:48:24 2005
Ken Goodall
We do have children living in Llandod. It would pleasant to see some of them included in the photographs. No mention of the springs, wells, etc. which gave rise to the the popularity of the town i n the 19th century.The waters and the readily available public toilets were the high spots of the town..the Lake made a convenient spot to end ones days !!!
Sat Sep 24 11:50:24 2005
Chris Lloyd from Exeter
My father knew Tom Norton at the Automobile Palace. I grew up in the area. Fascinated by Aircraft amongst Automobiles on the front of the building. Father remembered them organising air displays prewar. Whilst with my father Tom Norton talked with me about the bikes on display and said that he used to cycle to Aberystwyth and back in a day on his penny farthing cycle.
Wed Aug 10 10:36:35 2005
Jimmy from Cheshire ( ex Liverpool)
Used to drive through week after week in the sixties on route to Carmarthen. The only chance I had to look around was as and when I had a delivery in town. Always loved the look & atmosphere of the area and now at last have a chance to come back to spend some time and really look around.
Mon Jun 20 22:30:17 2005
Catherine Lea from Rhayader
You need to take an update photo of the lake! The largest public sculpture in UK is being launched, most of the pieces are already in place, the magnificent water beast's head and several coils. The leaping fish have been there some time and the tail will be completed very soon, it is a very exciting project, and looks fantastic! As a community project, it is most successful as hundreds of people have made parts which are being assembled by the visionary artist Richard Taylor. Do go and look at it again!
Thu Mar 17 11:33:50 2005
Manu, France
I went to Llandrindod Wells many years ago. I worked in the metropole hotel. It's a splendid country and the people give you a warm welcome.
Big love for the people from this country....
Tue Feb 8 13:04:50 2005
gill liverpool
i have been to Llandrindod many years ago
lovely part of the world
Mon Jan 17 12:43:14 2005
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