A postman visiting some of the remote farms on the mountain between Tregaron and Abergwesyn, 1955

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This photograph, taken by Geoff Charles, was part of a special feature published in 'Y Cymro' on 8 September 1955. Postman David Lewis Jones, took nine hours to complete his round in the remote mountain areas between Tregaron and Abergwesyn, even though he only delivered to eight houses. He carried out his round on horseback.

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24/07/2009

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The National Library of Wales

Creator:

Charles, Geoff

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Reproduced by permission of The National Library of Wales

The National Library of Wales 2001

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GTJ11734

Item uploaded:

28/7/2009

Date originally created:

8/9/1955

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