WELCOME to another edition of bygones.

Today we invite readers to join us on a trip back to 1954 which was a very different time from today.

Border Counties Advertizer: Ellesmere YFC members in 1954.We begin with two old pictures from Ellesmere with the town’s YFC members full of smiles for a ploughing match held that year.

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Border Counties Advertizer: Ploughing match memories from Ellesmere in 1954.A hard day's work and its reward in Ellesmere in 1954.

Border Counties Advertizer: Ellesmere YFC members in 1954.Ellesmere YFC members in 1954.

Border Counties Advertizer: Bonfire night preparations in Chirk in 1954.Next we share a delightful picture of youngsters from Chirk preparing for Bonfire Night in 1954.

Border Counties Advertizer: Llansantffraid and Llanfyllin Red Cross nurses in 1954.Finally we share a picture of members of the Llansantffraid and Llanfyllin branches of the British Red Cross.

Recognise any familiar faces? Share your own pictures of the past by emailing us today.