WELCOME to a dip into the past of Bishops Castle and the border as we invite readers to join us in 1997.

This year is noted for a landslide general election victory for the Labour Party under Tony Blair, the transfer of Hong Kong, the largest remaining British colony, to China and the death of Diana, Princess of Wales.

Meanwhile life continued in Bishops Castle and over the border in Powys as it always had.

Ludlow Advertiser: Bishop's Castle Carnival Queen and attendants in 1997.Bishop's Castle Carnival Queen and attendants in 1997.

Ludlow Advertiser: Llanfyllin Town Football Club presented a cheque for £200 to Mencap in 1997.Llanfyllin Town Football Club presented a cheque for £200 to Mencap in 1997.

Ludlow Advertiser: Denim Day for Diabetes at Gungrog School in Welshpool in 1997.Denim Day for Diabetes at Gungrog School in Welshpool in 1997.

Ludlow Advertiser: Newtown High School pupils dressed as the Spice Girls in 1997.Newtown High School pupils dressed as the Spice Girls in 1997.

Ludlow Advertiser: Newtown Carnival Day fun from 1997.Newtown Carnival Day fun from 1997.