Follow the trail and take the time to be introduced to local characters such as John Roberts, the Romani Gypsy harpist who was famed as the country’s leading performer on the Welsh triple harp.
Discover how King Edward 1 granted a charter to Roger Mortimer of Wigmore Castle to establish a new town in the Manor of Cedewain, Newtown, as it quickly became known. A real gem for locals and visitors alike to visit and marvel at the remains of the Motte and Bailey built in the 13th Century.
There is something for everyone on this fascinating journey through the ages, enjoy at your own pace and discover even more interesting facts by exploring the links provided on each plaque. You can download the map and directions for the walk here.
Pioneer of infant education, social reforms and the co-operative movement.
Read More »Pioneer of the first international mail order business, his name became a trademark of Newtown
Read More »The Romani Gypsy harpist was born in 1816 and famed as the country’s leading performer on the Welsh triple harp
Read More »This building was erected as a free public library in 1903 on a site gifted by Mrs Frances Arbuthnot-Brisco
Read More »A wooden footbridge was built across the river some yards upstream of the present bridge in the early nineteenth century
Read More »The museum gives visitors a chance to see how the handloom weavers of the mid-19th century lived and worked
Read More »The Cross Buildings stand at the end of the High Street link at its junction with Broad Street
Read More »The Newtown branch of WH Smith at 24 High Street is a unique surprise among the company’s many shops.
Read More »In the 13th century King Edward I granted a charter to Roger Mortimer of Wigmore Castle to establish a new town
Read More »From about the fourteenth century the river was crossed at this point by a wooden bridge.
Read More »Following the rapid rise of the handloom weaving industry in Newtown
Read More »Presenting world-class, thought-provoking and challenging art in an environment that is welcoming, engaging, informative and free
Read More »Many were not happy and the scene that followed was one of chaos with crowds shouting
Read More »St Mary’s church was built in the 13th century and was Newtown’s parish church for 500 years.
Read More »The area called the Horse Market extended from the far end of Market Street to where the Post Office now is
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