Historic libraries · Mid Wales
Newtown Free Library
Newtown Free Library — former library in Newtown, Powys.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Newtown · 0.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Newtown Free Library is a place of interest in Mid Wales. Built or established in 1902, it dates from the modern period. Officially recognised as Grade II listed building. The original architect was Frank Shayler. It sits within the Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Newtown, about 0.4 km away. Postcode area SY16.
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Place summary
Newtown Free Library is a modern library located in Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn, Mid Wales, with the postcode SY16. Established in 1902, it is a Grade II listed building designed by architect Frank Shayler.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5154, -3.3149
- District
- Powys
- Parish
- Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn
- Postcode
- SY16 2BB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr
- Established
- 1902
- Nearest railway station
- Newtown — 0.4 km
- Official site
- www.robertowenmuseum.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q29486926 (CC0)
- commons: Robert Owen Memorial Museum, Newtown (geograph 3556566).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Newtown Free Library?
- Newtown Free Library is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY16 2BB), in the parish of Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn.
- When was Newtown Free Library built?
- Built or established in 1902. Designed by Frank Shayler.
- Is Newtown Free Library a listed building?
- Newtown Free Library is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- How do I get to Newtown Free Library?
- The nearest railway station is Newtown, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY16 2BB.