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WELSHPOOL
(Y Trallwng), seven miles north of Montgomery, was formerly known as just Pool, its prefix added in 1835 to distinguish it from the English seaside town of Poole in Dorset. Welshpool lies in the valley of the River Severn, just three miles from the English border, and was dependent largely upon the patronage of English landlords and kings. As a result, the town never developed a very Welsh character, but it's an attractive plac... [More]
The Royal Oak derives its name from the oak tree, which used to mark The Cross in the centre of Welshpool. Formerly the Manor House of the Earls of Powis and Coaching Stop the hotel has 21 en suite bedrooms, lounge bar, public bar and Acorn Restaurant, as well as full conference facilities. [More]