A selection of old pictures of the Buck Inn, Newtown

Sandwiched between Boots Pharmacy and a charity shop, the 17th century timber building still stands – and still contains a fireplace local folklore suggests was made from timber salvaged from the Spanish Armada.

It is likely the originally thatched roof building was turned into a pub in the 18th century.

The pub seems perhaps out of place these days but turn back the block 300 years and this building would have been typical of Newtown's bustling high street.

The Buck Inn in the 19th century. Picture: history.powys.org.uk

The pub's internal partitions were opened out a few years ago making it almost open plan but the wooden beams and stone flooring remain.

The current landlord has built up business again with pub sports teams and live bands to be found.

A narrow drinking area with tables and chairs can be found to the front which it catches the sun earlier in the day, and used as place to enjoy a drink and watch the world go by for centuries.

Locals at the Buck Inn in the past decade.

As well as being a local watering hole for generations of Newtonians the pub also welcomed Prince Charles for a pint.

Prince Charles at the Buck

On a wall near a fruit machine is an almost forgotten picture of the heir to the throne leaving the pub having enjoyed a pint during a visit to the town during the 1980s.

Nobody knows the year of the royal visit but it seems the prince enjoyed his visit.

Karaoke night at The Buck

The Buck in the 1970s

Locals at the Buck Inn before lockdown

A marching band passes The Buck in the 1960s.

Christmas at The Buck