Downloadable version of timeline with dates Late 1809 Formed new partnership after dispute over new schools. June 1812 Resigned as Manager after dispute over […]
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Owen and Slavery
Our curator, Colin Laker, has written a new short essay on Robert Owen and slavery. We have now added it to all the articles and writings about Robert Owen here. […]
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Summer Opening
There will be be additional opening on mainly Saturdays (also one Monday) by volunteers this year too. The museum will be open 11am to 3pm on the dates below. Saturday […]
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New research area
In 2023, there have been many changes and additions at the museum. These are :- Refurbished research area Digital display in the golden key display cabinet Digital display used in […]
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Co-op Needs Women
‘The Co-operative Movement Needs Women & Women Need the Co-operative Movement’. International Co-operators Day online event 1/7/23, 10.00- 11.40 am. You can register with this link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-co-operative-movement-needs-women-and-women-need-the-co-op-movement-tickets-647283250627? Mae angen Menywod […]
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Learning lessons for Co-operation & Education
Pioneer Robert Owen’s Impact: Learning lessons for Co-operation & Education Sat, 12th Nov 2022, 9.55am – 12 noon – on Zoom Why does Owen still offer so much for […]
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RO251 birthday
There were four main events planned for Robert Owen’s birthday this year, which the museum was involved in. There was a virtual event and three events held in Newtown. These […]
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Famous son named on a roundabout
It is good to see that the roundabouts on the Newtown by-pass (A483), built in 2016 and finally opened in 2019, have now been finally named after the famous local […]
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Extending Protection Day
As new laws pass in Wales affecting all parents & carers of children, you are welcome here to read the views of one of the trustees (also a child psychologist), […]
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Museum volunteers needed
Would you like to help promote and preserve the life and memory of one of Newtown’s most distinguished citizens? The Robert Owen Museum is looking for volunteers to do just […]
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