Welshpool

Although containing much Georgian architecture, Welshpool isn’t the prettiest town to behold, yet explore it in depth and one will find little gems of interest. Lloyd George famously once said, “Welshpool is the gateway to paradise”, yet an unknown journalist wasn’t so kind being less lyrical by saying, “A thoroughly Welsh town with the inhabitants speaking the ancient British language”. Paradise it may not be but Welsh it certainly is and well worth the effort to explore.
As with many English and Welsh towns they have a troubled past … Welshpool having had its fair share. For a brief period, Welshpool was the capital of Powys when in 1212, after seeking help from the English crown following conflict from their enemies, were able to restore the Wenwynwyn dynasty to their lands.

[michaelevans]

Born at the cottage hospital in 1960. My Dad always brmoaned the fact that I was born in Wales of an English mother but he, a pure bred Welshman, was born in Shrewsbury!
I haven't been to my home town since my grandmother died in 1990 but, before long, I'll be visiting. Great to see so many places I recognised and, with trepidation, to wonder what I will find!
Thanks so much for the upload.

[Wildernessoutside]

I love Welshpool its become a bit of a family favourite for weekends away