This week’s Pictures from the Past

Friday 14th August 2009, 8:00AM BST.

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How can you enjoy a pint in two countries at once? It’s quite a trick, but Frank Ryan, of Llanymynech, demonstrates the technique.

He is in the Lion Hotel, Llanymynech, through which the border of England and Wales ran, and was indicated by a marker on the wall. The photo dates from 40 years ago – August 1969. Sadly you can’t replicate Frank’s feat at The Lion any more, as it closed in 2005.

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