Bryntail Leadworks 2025
Powys
A good example of a 19th century weaving shop. History of the woollen industry in Newtown.
Address: 5-7 Commercial Street Newtown Powys SY16 2BL
From end of Apr-Sep Tue, Thu-Sat 1200-1600. Visit website or facebook for more details.
Newtown's development into a centre of industry is described through exhibits in the former cottages. On the top two floors the story of fleece to flannel is illustrated by looms and spinning wheels, alongside displays of related industries and of influential local people.