Newtown (Welsh:Y Drenewydd) is the largest town in the county of Powys, Wales. It had a population of 12,783 in 2001, falling to 11,357 at the 2011 census. Lying on the River Severn, within the historic boundaries of Montgomeryshire, the town is best known as the birthplace of Robert Owen in 1771 His former house stood on what is now the site of the HSBC Bank. The Robert Owen Museum is across the road, occupying the ground floor of the council offices. Newtown is also the home of Theatr Hafren and of Oriel Davies, a major public gallery, which displays national and international contemporary art and craft.
History
Early period
Newtown was founded at the end of the 13th century when Edward I of England commissioned Roger de Montgomerie to construct a centre for the hamlet of Llanfair-yng-Nghedewain. It was situated near the ford on the River Severn, below the Long Bridge and around the church of St Mary in Bettws Cedewain. This gave Newtown its original Welsh name. The foundation is intimately connected to the fate of Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, Prince of Wales, whose new administrative centre at Dolforwyn Castle near Abermule so alarmed Edward I that it was besieged. He seized Llywelyn's lands and granted them to the Mortimers. They transferred the administration of the cantref of Cedewain and the commote of Ceri from Dolforwyn Castle to the new settlement at Newtown.
Powys covers the historic counties of Montgomeryshire and Radnorshire, most of Brecknockshire (Breconshire), and a small part of Denbighshire — an area of 5,179km² (2,000 sq miles), making it the largest county in Wales by land area.
Most of Powys is mountainous, with north-south transport being difficult.
The majority of the Powys population lives in villages and small towns. The largest towns are Newtown, Ystradgynlais, Brecon, and Welshpool with populations of 12,783, 9,004, 7,901 and 6,269 respectively (2001). Powys has the lowest population density of all the principal areas of Wales.
Betsan Powys, political journalist and editor for BBC Wales
Of the five people above, the first four are descended from the same family that was clearly found in Ludlow, Shropshire in the sixteenth century. There is evidence, but not strong, from the seventeenth century that the Ludlow Powyses came from Cockshot, also in Shropshire, see the unpublished 1662/3 Visitation of Shropshire in the College of Arms. The Cockshot Powyses (and Powis and Powes, etc.) are to be found in public records from the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, see charters in Shropshire Record Office. There are other families of Powis who also are probably descended from this Cockshot outpost. While it is attractive to see all these Powys/Powis/Powes as descended from Wales, there is as yet no clear evidence to support this.
Working class Welshman vents at the local Powys councils and welsh assembly ( warning bad language )
Political chat about the welsh councils closing toilets, leisure centres, while out council taxes sky rocket ( agricultural work working class language )
#welshfarming #farmprotest #nigelfarage #news #nigelfarage #ukpolitics #trumpnews #trump #musk #elonmusk #farming #sheepfarming #sheep #welshpolitics
published: 06 Feb 2025
The real name for Dinas Powys! More hidden Welsh history 210525
published: 26 May 2021
Boris Johnson Visits The Quaint Town Of Newtown Powys
This is a very short video of Boris Johnson walking past me whilst taking pics of him.
Asked for a thumbs up and fair play got it lol.
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@hilltophoney1600
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published: 20 May 2022
POWYS LANES RALLY 2024 - MISTAKES & ACTION!
Last night was Epynt motor clubs Powys Lanes Rally, and It didn't disappoint! 🏴
After a quick walk around the start & signing on, we headed to a section of private land just outside of sennybridge to capture the action! 😊
Cant wait to get back out into the lanes in a few weeks time! 👀
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**Professional drivers on private land, do not attempt to re-create**
published: 10 Nov 2024
MID WALES: Brecon, Powys
A flight around Brecon, Powys, during the summer. Showing the town centre, surrounding countryside, Brecon Beacons and River Usk.
published: 08 Oct 2022
Powys - Llanfyllin 4K
A beautiful small town (don't say "village" to the locals, it brings out the worst!) hidden between the hillsides within the county of Powys, an ancient kingdom covering a large proportion of Wales and the English Midlands following the withdrawal of Romans from Britain. What a lovely part of the country and well worth visiting. There are lots of scenic places to visit nearby, including Lake Vrnwy.
published: 30 Oct 2018
Powys Teaching Health Board sites from the air
In the heart of Wales, Powys Teaching Health Board runs ten community hospitals. Here they are from the air.
published: 10 Oct 2016
Bronllys, Powys, Wales, UK.
Silent. Normal speed. Spring 2023.
published: 15 May 2023
Powys Castle Welshpool Shropshire
Powys Castle
About Powys Castle and Garden
One of the UK's most significant collections of Indian objects is displayed within the ballroom at Powis Castle.
The Clive Museum is home to a collection of more than 1000 items from South and East Asia that were assembled by two generations of the Clive family: Robert (who became known as Clive of India) and his son Edward, who married Henrietta Herbert, daughter of the 1st Earl of Powys (2nd creation). It includes ivories, textiles, statues of Hindu gods, ornamental silver and gold, weapons, and ceremonial armor which date from about 1600 to the 1830s.
https://www.visitwales.com/attraction/castle/powys-castle-and-garden-528187
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wales/powys-castle-and-garden/history-of-powys-castle
published: 12 Feb 2025
WALES Ceredigion & Powys
Roundtrip from northeast Ceredigion to mid Powys.
On a sunny October day with no disturbing wind we made this wonderful trip through the most beautiful countryside of Wales.
Pay attention to the farmer (at 3:50) who manages to control his sheepdog from a great distance!
Lean back and listen to the music: Affinity by Sharin (courtesy of Joop Hogendoorn).
#ceredigion #powys #harrymateman #wales
Political chat about the welsh councils closing toilets, leisure centres, while out council taxes sky rocket ( agricultural work working class language )
#welsh...
Political chat about the welsh councils closing toilets, leisure centres, while out council taxes sky rocket ( agricultural work working class language )
#welshfarming #farmprotest #nigelfarage #news #nigelfarage #ukpolitics #trumpnews #trump #musk #elonmusk #farming #sheepfarming #sheep #welshpolitics
Political chat about the welsh councils closing toilets, leisure centres, while out council taxes sky rocket ( agricultural work working class language )
#welshfarming #farmprotest #nigelfarage #news #nigelfarage #ukpolitics #trumpnews #trump #musk #elonmusk #farming #sheepfarming #sheep #welshpolitics
This is a very short video of Boris Johnson walking past me whilst taking pics of him.
Asked for a thumbs up and fair play got it lol.
I have more stills to v...
This is a very short video of Boris Johnson walking past me whilst taking pics of him.
Asked for a thumbs up and fair play got it lol.
I have more stills to view via my facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/867273319954550/posts/5828811250467374/
@hilltophoney1600
-~-~~-~~~-~~-~-
Please watch: "F15’s head on with us at the #machloop #shortsvideo #shortsfeed #shortvideo"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RopBbkr5ctE
-~-~~-~~~-~~-~-
This is a very short video of Boris Johnson walking past me whilst taking pics of him.
Asked for a thumbs up and fair play got it lol.
I have more stills to view via my facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/867273319954550/posts/5828811250467374/
@hilltophoney1600
-~-~~-~~~-~~-~-
Please watch: "F15’s head on with us at the #machloop #shortsvideo #shortsfeed #shortvideo"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RopBbkr5ctE
-~-~~-~~~-~~-~-
Last night was Epynt motor clubs Powys Lanes Rally, and It didn't disappoint! 🏴
After a quick walk around the start & signing on, we headed to a section ...
Last night was Epynt motor clubs Powys Lanes Rally, and It didn't disappoint! 🏴
After a quick walk around the start & signing on, we headed to a section of private land just outside of sennybridge to capture the action! 😊
Cant wait to get back out into the lanes in a few weeks time! 👀
Please consider subscribing, it helps the channel massively! ❤️
**Professional drivers on private land, do not attempt to re-create**
Last night was Epynt motor clubs Powys Lanes Rally, and It didn't disappoint! 🏴
After a quick walk around the start & signing on, we headed to a section of private land just outside of sennybridge to capture the action! 😊
Cant wait to get back out into the lanes in a few weeks time! 👀
Please consider subscribing, it helps the channel massively! ❤️
**Professional drivers on private land, do not attempt to re-create**
A beautiful small town (don't say "village" to the locals, it brings out the worst!) hidden between the hillsides within the county of Powys, an ancient kingdom...
A beautiful small town (don't say "village" to the locals, it brings out the worst!) hidden between the hillsides within the county of Powys, an ancient kingdom covering a large proportion of Wales and the English Midlands following the withdrawal of Romans from Britain. What a lovely part of the country and well worth visiting. There are lots of scenic places to visit nearby, including Lake Vrnwy.
A beautiful small town (don't say "village" to the locals, it brings out the worst!) hidden between the hillsides within the county of Powys, an ancient kingdom covering a large proportion of Wales and the English Midlands following the withdrawal of Romans from Britain. What a lovely part of the country and well worth visiting. There are lots of scenic places to visit nearby, including Lake Vrnwy.
Powys Castle
About Powys Castle and Garden
One of the UK's most significant collections of Indian objects is displayed within the ballroom at Powis Castle.
Th...
Powys Castle
About Powys Castle and Garden
One of the UK's most significant collections of Indian objects is displayed within the ballroom at Powis Castle.
The Clive Museum is home to a collection of more than 1000 items from South and East Asia that were assembled by two generations of the Clive family: Robert (who became known as Clive of India) and his son Edward, who married Henrietta Herbert, daughter of the 1st Earl of Powys (2nd creation). It includes ivories, textiles, statues of Hindu gods, ornamental silver and gold, weapons, and ceremonial armor which date from about 1600 to the 1830s.
https://www.visitwales.com/attraction/castle/powys-castle-and-garden-528187
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wales/powys-castle-and-garden/history-of-powys-castle
Powys Castle
About Powys Castle and Garden
One of the UK's most significant collections of Indian objects is displayed within the ballroom at Powis Castle.
The Clive Museum is home to a collection of more than 1000 items from South and East Asia that were assembled by two generations of the Clive family: Robert (who became known as Clive of India) and his son Edward, who married Henrietta Herbert, daughter of the 1st Earl of Powys (2nd creation). It includes ivories, textiles, statues of Hindu gods, ornamental silver and gold, weapons, and ceremonial armor which date from about 1600 to the 1830s.
https://www.visitwales.com/attraction/castle/powys-castle-and-garden-528187
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wales/powys-castle-and-garden/history-of-powys-castle
Roundtrip from northeast Ceredigion to mid Powys.
On a sunny October day with no disturbing wind we made this wonderful trip through the most beautiful countrys...
Roundtrip from northeast Ceredigion to mid Powys.
On a sunny October day with no disturbing wind we made this wonderful trip through the most beautiful countryside of Wales.
Pay attention to the farmer (at 3:50) who manages to control his sheepdog from a great distance!
Lean back and listen to the music: Affinity by Sharin (courtesy of Joop Hogendoorn).
#ceredigion #powys #harrymateman #wales
Roundtrip from northeast Ceredigion to mid Powys.
On a sunny October day with no disturbing wind we made this wonderful trip through the most beautiful countryside of Wales.
Pay attention to the farmer (at 3:50) who manages to control his sheepdog from a great distance!
Lean back and listen to the music: Affinity by Sharin (courtesy of Joop Hogendoorn).
#ceredigion #powys #harrymateman #wales
Political chat about the welsh councils closing toilets, leisure centres, while out council taxes sky rocket ( agricultural work working class language )
#welshfarming #farmprotest #nigelfarage #news #nigelfarage #ukpolitics #trumpnews #trump #musk #elonmusk #farming #sheepfarming #sheep #welshpolitics
This is a very short video of Boris Johnson walking past me whilst taking pics of him.
Asked for a thumbs up and fair play got it lol.
I have more stills to view via my facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/867273319954550/posts/5828811250467374/
@hilltophoney1600
-~-~~-~~~-~~-~-
Please watch: "F15’s head on with us at the #machloop #shortsvideo #shortsfeed #shortvideo"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RopBbkr5ctE
-~-~~-~~~-~~-~-
Last night was Epynt motor clubs Powys Lanes Rally, and It didn't disappoint! 🏴
After a quick walk around the start & signing on, we headed to a section of private land just outside of sennybridge to capture the action! 😊
Cant wait to get back out into the lanes in a few weeks time! 👀
Please consider subscribing, it helps the channel massively! ❤️
**Professional drivers on private land, do not attempt to re-create**
A beautiful small town (don't say "village" to the locals, it brings out the worst!) hidden between the hillsides within the county of Powys, an ancient kingdom covering a large proportion of Wales and the English Midlands following the withdrawal of Romans from Britain. What a lovely part of the country and well worth visiting. There are lots of scenic places to visit nearby, including Lake Vrnwy.
Powys Castle
About Powys Castle and Garden
One of the UK's most significant collections of Indian objects is displayed within the ballroom at Powis Castle.
The Clive Museum is home to a collection of more than 1000 items from South and East Asia that were assembled by two generations of the Clive family: Robert (who became known as Clive of India) and his son Edward, who married Henrietta Herbert, daughter of the 1st Earl of Powys (2nd creation). It includes ivories, textiles, statues of Hindu gods, ornamental silver and gold, weapons, and ceremonial armor which date from about 1600 to the 1830s.
https://www.visitwales.com/attraction/castle/powys-castle-and-garden-528187
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wales/powys-castle-and-garden/history-of-powys-castle
Roundtrip from northeast Ceredigion to mid Powys.
On a sunny October day with no disturbing wind we made this wonderful trip through the most beautiful countryside of Wales.
Pay attention to the farmer (at 3:50) who manages to control his sheepdog from a great distance!
Lean back and listen to the music: Affinity by Sharin (courtesy of Joop Hogendoorn).
#ceredigion #powys #harrymateman #wales
Newtown (Welsh:Y Drenewydd) is the largest town in the county of Powys, Wales. It had a population of 12,783 in 2001, falling to 11,357 at the 2011 census. Lying on the River Severn, within the historic boundaries of Montgomeryshire, the town is best known as the birthplace of Robert Owen in 1771 His former house stood on what is now the site of the HSBC Bank. The Robert Owen Museum is across the road, occupying the ground floor of the council offices. Newtown is also the home of Theatr Hafren and of Oriel Davies, a major public gallery, which displays national and international contemporary art and craft.
History
Early period
Newtown was founded at the end of the 13th century when Edward I of England commissioned Roger de Montgomerie to construct a centre for the hamlet of Llanfair-yng-Nghedewain. It was situated near the ford on the River Severn, below the Long Bridge and around the church of St Mary in Bettws Cedewain. This gave Newtown its original Welsh name. The foundation is intimately connected to the fate of Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, Prince of Wales, whose new administrative centre at Dolforwyn Castle near Abermule so alarmed Edward I that it was besieged. He seized Llywelyn's lands and granted them to the Mortimers. They transferred the administration of the cantref of Cedewain and the commote of Ceri from Dolforwyn Castle to the new settlement at Newtown.