Newtown, Long Bridge 1959
Photo ref: N171074
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Photo ref: N171074
Photo of Newtown, Long Bridge 1959

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The River Severn is wide here on the approach to the town, so that a lengthy twin-arched bridge was needed to make the crossing. In typical Welsh tradition it was given a simple descriptive name.

A Selection of Memories from Newtown

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Half way down on the left was Paynes cake shop where we would buy Chelsea buns from about 10.30 onwards for 2 pence halfpenny, (that's in old money). They were hot, soft and very sticky with syrup and tasted wonderful. We have been to many places since living in Newtown, but never have we found Chelsea buns as good as Paynes. I remember running from the grammar school at morning break time and getting a huge bag ...see more