A new heritage plaque was unveiled at Newtown Station on at the weekend by the Newtown Local History Group in association with Newtown & Llanllwchaiarn Town Council.

The plaque aims to commemorate the 165th anniversary of the official opening of the Llanidloes & Newtown Railway on August 31, 1859, which later merged into the Cambrian Railway we know today.

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The plaque features a QR code that can be scanned to access more information on the town council website. The plaque now forms part of the gallery of heritage landmarks in Newtown, offering a delightful journey through the ages for both residents and visitors to enjoy at their own pace.

You can explore the heritage trail here: https://newtown.org.uk/discover-newtown/newtown-heritage-trail 

Among those present at the unveiling ceremony were Mayor Cllr Mike Childs, Deputy Mayor Cllr Margaret Lewington, Ann Evans of the Newtown Local History Group, and Graham Davies, Vice Chairman of the Cambrian Railway Partnership.