Brecon Collection

Llanfaes Bridge, standing over The River Usk in Brecon, a market town and community in Powys, Mid Wales, 24th February 1954

Union workhouse, Pontardawe, Glamorgan, Wales
The Pontardawe Union workhouse was erected in 1870 on Brecon Road, Pontardawe, Glamorgan, Wales. It later became the Danybryn Hostel

Canal, Brecon, Powys, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Welsh Sheep Farming
A farmer and his sheepdog wait for stragglers on a country lane in Brecon, Wales. Date: 1930s

Builth Wells, Builth, Brecon, Wales from the Groe, circa 1910. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Ship Street, Brecon, a market town and community in Powys, Mid Wales, 28th January 1955

St Marys Church, Brecon, a market town and community in Powys, Mid Wales, 18th May 1987

Milt Jackson, Brecon Jazz Festival, Powys, Wales, 1997. Creator: Brian Foskett
Milt Jackson, Brecon Jazz Festival, Powys, Wales, 1997

Brecon Beacons, South Wales
Walkers on The Brecon Beacons, South Wales. circa 1966

The South East View of Brecknock Castle, Eighteenth Century; Brecon Castle to day (litho)
6022836 The South East View of Brecknock Castle, Eighteenth Century; Brecon Castle to day (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Brecon West View (litho)
6022840 Brecon West View (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brecon West View. Illustration for The Pictorial Album of Brecon Town and County (np)

Church of St David, Llanfaes in Brecon, a market town and community in Powys, Mid Wales, Circa 1950

Storey Arms Cafe, Brecon Beacons, Brecon, a market town and community in Powys, Mid Wales, 13th January 1959

The Queen brings delight to the faces of Brownies who greeted her in Brecon ahead of her visit to the Royal Welsh Show. 21st July 1983

Queen Elizabeth II with Lord Lieutenant, Major-General G. T. Raikes at Brecon Station. During Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburghs tour of Wales. 6th August 1955

Lych Gate at Brecon Cathedral, Brecon, a market town and community in Powys, Mid Wales, 15th April 1955. Brecon Cathedral is the cathedral of the Diocese of Swansea

Tithe Barn, Brecon, a market town and community in Powys, Mid Wales, Circa 1950. Originally, a Tithe Barn housed the tithes (taxes) paid by the local community to Brecon Cathedral

Hotel Landlady Mrs Maureen Roach puts up another line of washing outside the Bulls Head Hotel, Brecon, a market town and community in Powys, Mid Wales, 25th July 1977

Watton Mount Building, County Council offices in Brecon, a market town and community in Powys, Mid Wales, 24th February 1954

Randy Brecker and Michael Brecker (sax), Brecon Jazz Festival, Brecon, Wales, Aug 2001

Imelda May, Brecon Jazz Festival, Powys, Wales, 2006. Artist: Brian O Connor
Imelda May, Brecon Jazz Festival, Powys, Wales, 2006

Mist over countryside at dawn near Brecon, Powys, Wales, UK

Llanhamlach Church near Brecon in the Brecon Beacons National Park, Powys, Wales. Summer (June) 2009

Brecon early 1900s

Brecon

Llanthony Priory, Brecon Beacons, Wales
Llanthony Priory - a former Augustinian priory in the secluded Vale of Ewyas, a steep-sided once-glaciated valley within the Black Mountains area of the Brecon Beacons National Park in Monmouthshire

The Dardy, Llangattock, Crickhowell, Powys, Wales. Date: 1930

Brecon Bridge and Castle, c. 1795 (w/c on paper)
495781 Brecon Bridge and Castle, c.1795 (w/c on paper) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); 23.6x34 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

County Map of Brecknockshire, Wales, c. 1777
From The Large English Atlas: or, a new set of map of all the counties of England and Wales drawn from the several surveys which have been hitherto been published

Pont-pant-ysgallog-ar-wysg, Trecastle; Glanusk Park, Crickhowell (litho)
6022855 Pont-pant-ysgallog-ar-wysg, Trecastle; Glanusk Park, Crickhowell (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pont-pant-ysgallog-ar-wysg)

Buckland; Penpont; Pennoyre (litho)
6022844 Buckland; Penpont; Pennoyre (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Buckland; Penpont; Pennoyre)

Crickhowel Castle; Bronllys Castle near Talgarth; Castle Tretower (litho)
6022841 Crickhowel Castle; Bronllys Castle near Talgarth; Castle Tretower (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Madame Patti joining in the Chorus of the Welsh Air, "O Land of My Fathers"
1046577 Madame Patti joining in the Chorus of the Welsh Air, " O Land of My Fathers", at the Royal National Eisteddfod, Brecon, Wales (engraving) by English School

Boathouse on the River Usk. Brecon Beacons, Wales
19th century vintage photograph: Brecon, boathouse on the River Usk. Brcon Beacons, Wales

Newton Pool, Brecon, Powys Wales
19th century vintage photograph: Newton Pool, Brecon, Powys Wales

The River Usk, Bridge and Castle Brecon; View from the Gardens, Brecon (litho)
6022845 The River Usk, Bridge and Castle Brecon; View from the Gardens, Brecon (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The River Usk)

The Bulwark, Brecon, 30 years ago; The Cemetery Brecon (litho)
6022838 The Bulwark, Brecon, 30 years ago; The Cemetery Brecon (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bulwark, Brecon, 30 years ago; The Cemetery Brecon)

Christ College, Brecon; Memorial Congregational College, Brecon (litho)
6022843 Christ College, Brecon; Memorial Congregational College, Brecon (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christ College)

Christs College, Brecon, South Wales (engraving)
1610074 Christs College, Brecon, South Wales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christs College, Brecon, South Wales)

Presentation of a Carved Oak Chair to Dr James Williams, the Chairman of the National Eisteddfod Committee at Brecon
1047096 Presentation of a Carved Oak Chair to Dr James Williams, the Chairman of the National Eisteddfod Committee at Brecon, South Wales (engraving) by English School

Llanfaes Bridge; Newton, near Brecknock, built in 1582 by Sir John Games, Kt (litho)
6022846 Llanfaes Bridge; Newton, near Brecknock, built in 1582 by Sir John Games, Kt (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Llanfaes Bridge; Newton)

The Beacons, Brecon from the River (litho)
6022842 The Beacons, Brecon from the River (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Beacons, Brecon from the River)

Ffrwdgrech Waterfalls, near Brecon (litho)
6022839 Ffrwdgrech Waterfalls, near Brecon (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ffrwdgrech Waterfalls, near Brecon)

Madame Pattis Marriage, the Bride and Bridegroom leaving the Altar (litho)
1051443 Madame Pattis Marriage, the Bride and Bridegroom leaving the Altar (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Madame Pattis Marriage)

Viaduct at Brecon, on the Brecon and Neath Railway (engraving)
1611170 Viaduct at Brecon, on the Brecon and Neath Railway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Viaduct at Brecon, on the Brecon and Neath Railway)

Madame Pattis Marriage, the Bride cutting the Wedding Cake (engraving)
1051440 Madame Pattis Marriage, the Bride cutting the Wedding Cake (engraving) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Madame Pattis Marriage)

The Priory Church Brecon to day; The Priory Church 250 years ago; St Marys Church Brecon (litho)
6022848 The Priory Church Brecon to day; The Priory Church 250 years ago; St Marys Church Brecon (litho) by English School

Prisoners before Queen Ethelred, 1920s (litho)
833029 Prisoners before Queen Ethelred, 1920s (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation)

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Brecon: A Picturesque Market Town in the Heart of Wales Nestled in the enchanting landscapes of Powys, Mid Wales, a captivating market town that boasts a rich history and breathtaking natural beauty. Llanfaes Bridge, gracefully standing over The River Usk, serves as an emblematic symbol of this charming town. As you wander through its streets, you'll stumble upon remnants of the past like the Union workhouse in Pontardawe, Glamorgan. This historical landmark offers a glimpse into the lives of those who sought refuge within its walls. The tranquil Canal in Brecon invites visitors to embark on leisurely walks along its banks while admiring the picturesque views it offers. It weaves its way through Powys, connecting communities and serving as a reminder of an era when canals were vital for trade and transportation. St Mary's Church stands proudly at the heart of Brecon—a testament to centuries-old architectural brilliance. Its towering spires reach towards the heavens while welcoming worshippers and curious explorers alike. Brecknock Castle has witnessed countless tales unfold within its ancient stone walls. Though time has weathered it since the eighteenth century lithograph depiction captured it in all its grandeur; today it still exudes an undeniable charm that draws visitors from far and wide. Gazing upon Brecon's west view reveals rolling hills adorned with Welsh sheep farms—testaments to centuries-long traditions deeply rooted in this land. These farms are not only sources of sustenance but also symbols of resilience and harmony between humans and nature. The Church of St David located in Llanfaes adds another layer to Brecon's cultural tapestry—a place where faith intertwines with community spirit. Here, locals gather to celebrate their heritage while finding solace amidst stunning surroundings. Venturing beyond town borders leads one into the embrace of majestic mountains—the renowned Brecon Beacons dominate South Wales' skyline.