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Llanfair Caereinion

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Llanfair Caereinion in Montgomeryshire's Banwy Valley is one of the smallest towns in Powys. Almost 3,000 people lived here in the mid 19th century when the woollen industry was at its peak. The population has since declined to 1,616 (2001 census) and agriculture is now one of the mainstays of the local economy. Click on the links below to find out more about the area.

  • Latest: Basketball at Llanfair Caereinion...

  • Local Life

    Three local people talk about life in the town and how it's changed over the years.

    My Town

    Read a selection of comments posted by locals or add your own contribution.

    Safe Haven

    The story of a Belgian family who found refuge in Llanfair during WW2.

    The Great Fire

    Many of Llanfair's old timber-framed buildings were lost in the great fire of 1758.

    Full Steam Ahead

    Check out our section dedicated to the Welshpool and Llanfair Caereinion Light Railway.

    Town Tour

    Take a virtual tour around the town by clicking through a slideshow of snaps.

    Llanllugan Church

    Marian Jones reveals the fascinating history of St Mary's Church at Llanllugan near Llanfair.

    Lewis Evan

    The life and times of one of Wales's leading Methodist revival preachers.

    Adfa Chapel

    A photo tour of Adfa Chapel near Llanfair which Lewis Evan established in 1742.

    Sian James

    One of Wales's best-known folk singers went to school in Llanfair.

    Local Links

    Our Llanfair web guide points you in the direction of some of the other websites serving the area.

    Brinsley Schwarz

    Ian Gomm from Llanfair recalls his chart-topping days with 70s band Brinsley Schwarz.

    Sammy G

    A profile of the singer/songwriter who grew up in Llanfair.

    Lleol I Mi

    Articles from Plu'r Gweunydd, the Welsh-language 'papur bro' paper covering Llanfair.

    Llanfair Utd FC

    Follow your local team in the J T Hughes League

    Llanfair Carnival

    Pictures of the sunny day in 2007

    The Institute

    Info and photos that celebrate the Institute's history and future.

    Local Photos

    Chris Webb sent in these photos from around Llanfair Caereinion.

    Scouts

    Llanfair's Scout Group celebrates its third birthday.

    Mid Wales Basketball

    Find out more about coaching sessions at llanfair Caereinion in April 2009.

    have your say

    If you live in Llanfair, or if you know the place well, get in touch and tell us what you think should be in this guide.

    What about the history of the town? If you know about Llanfair's past, send us your memories or old photos and we'll add them to this section. To contact us, please send an email us wales.mid@bbc.co.uk.


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