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Brynarlais

Brynarlais in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

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Typical visit
1 h–2 h

About

Brynarlais is a place of interest in Wales Mid, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.

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From the Wikipedia article

The Old Town Hall (Welsh: Hen Neuadd y Dref Llandrindod) is a municipal building in Temple Street, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, Wales. The structure, which accommodates the offices of Llandrindod Wells Town Council, is a Grade II listed building.

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Background

History

The building was commissioned by the first resident medical doctor in the town, William Bowen-Davies, for use as his private house, which he named "Brynarlais". Bowen-Davies went on to become an expert on the benefits of the mineral waters which were naturally available from the springs in the town. The house was designed in the Victorian style, built in a combination of yellow brick and rubble masonry and was completed in around 1872. In its early years the new urban district council rented various offices around the town for its staff. However, after the death of Bowen-Davies in April 1908, Brynarlais was marketed for sale and acquired by the urban district council in 1910. A council…

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Coordinates
52.2407, -3.3774
Address
Temple Street, Llandrindod Wells
Established
1872
Official site
en.powys.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Brynarlais?
Brynarlais is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom.
When was Brynarlais built?
Built or established in 1872.
Who owns Brynarlais?
Brynarlais is owned by | designation1_number =87569.