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Pool Quay was a busy port on the river
Severn during the 18th and 19th centuries. Its name is
derived from the nearby town of Welshpool (which was originally
called Poole but had its name changed to avoid confusion with
the Dorset town of the same name).
A famous boat - The Duchess (40 tons
capacity) was once sailing twice a month to and from Bristol
using the river in conjunction with the Montgomery Canal.
Waterway haulage went into demise with
the coming of the railways.
The
Montgomery canal runs adjacent to the pub and a staging area
provides easy access to the Powis Arms.
Other local attractions include...
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Powis Castle
is
a medieval castle originally built as a fortress and
later modified by generations of Herberts and Clives.
The Clive museum houses a beautiful collection of
treasures from India. |
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The
Welshpool and Llanfair light railway provides a 16
mile return trip through the beautiful Mid Wales
countryside. |
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St Mary`s Church was built in
the mid 13th Century when Welshpool was an English
garrison town on the English-Welsh border. The
church contains the tomb of the 3rd Earl of Powis and
several memorials to the Herbert family of Powis Castle.
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The expert and welcoming staff
at
Welshpool Tourist Information Centre offer
independent assistance with the planning of routes and
information on places or events to visit. |
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The
Powis Wood Fair - a glorious weekend of spectacular
exhibitions, activities and demonstrations to celebrate
the natural power and beauty of wood. |
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Annual Country & Western Festival. Next event 20th
July 2008 at the County showground, Welshpool. |
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