Towns & cities · Mid Wales
Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn
Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Newtown · 0.6 km
- Free entry
About
Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn 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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Official information
The Robert Owen Museum is dedicated to the life and ideas of Robert Owen, a prominent social reformer born in Newtown. Visitors can explore exhibits that highlight his contributions to the co-operative movement and his advocacy for free education and improved working conditions.
From the Wikipedia article
Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn (Welsh: Y Drenewydd a Llanllwchaearn) is a community in mid Powys, Wales. It includes the town of Newtown and the small neighbouring village of Llanllwchaiarn. At the time of the 2011 census the population of the community was 11,357. The community council is called Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Town Council, often abbreviated to Newtown Town Council.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The community has its origins in the Newtown Local Government District, which was established on 25 July 1866. The district was governed by a local board, and from the outset its territory covered parts of the two parishes of Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn. By 1871 the district had become known as the Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn district. Under the Local Government Act 1894 such local government districts were reconstituted as urban districts with effect from 31 December 1894. The Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Urban District Council held its first meeting on 4 January 1895 when Alfred Ford, a Liberal, was appointed the first chairman of the council. Llanllwchaiarn and Newtown remained separate…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.5174, -3.3108
- District
- Powys
- Parish
- Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn
- Postcode
- SY16 2HX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr
- Phone
- 01686 625544
- Nearest railway station
- Newtown — 0.6 km
- Opening
- Weekdays only: 11am – 3pm
- Official site
- www.robertowenmuseum.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q20601998 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Robert Owen Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
Bryn Bank Hillfort
Vineyards · 0.3 km
Robert Owen
Public art & sculpture · 0.3 km
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Newtown Free Library
Historic libraries · 0.4 km
The Robert Owen Museum
Museums · 0.4 km
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Elephant and Castle Hotel
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The Long Bridge
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Newtown Textile Museum
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The Regent Centre
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Back Lane drill hall
Historic houses · 0.5 km
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Zion English Baptist Church
Chapels · 0.5 km
Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn is located in Mid Wales. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Constituency
- Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn?
- Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY16 2HX), in the parish of Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn.
- What is Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn?
- Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn?
- The nearest railway station is Newtown, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY16 2HX.
- How do I get to Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn?
- The nearest railway station is Newtown, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY16 2HX.