Robert Owen, Britain’s first “Socialist”, was born in Newtown in 1771, over his father’s saddler’s shop in Broad Street. Robert was a bright and athletic child. At the age of […]
The museum is a registered charity and needs your donations to continue to work. All of the Trustees and Officers are unpaid volunteers who give their time freely to ensure […]
Robert Owen and the architect Joseph Hansom : An unlikely form of co-operation New book by Penelope Harris. Available for sale in the online shop. We have added a second […]
BBC – Victorian Scotland – Robert Owen A short animated film about philanthropist and social reformer, Robert Owen.
Wales and the History of The World A BBC programme called “Wales and the History of the World” aired again on BBC 1 Wales on Sunday 13th December, where the […]
Whenever the actual museum is closed, you can still experience our virtual tour. The ROM Virtual Museum is OPEN all hours. The physical museum is now open from 11am to […]
Robert Owen is to be discovered all around Newtown. You can visit his tomb in St. Mary’s churchyard or his statue in his garden. He features in the Town Council […]
Every year, people throughout the world, have come together to remember the life and importance of Robert Owen on his birthday in May. Here are the four year’s birthday celebrations […]
The people of Newtown have gathered and celebrated the birthday of Robert Owen on 14th May in many ways over the years. Cakes have been baked and eaten. Children have […]
Regarded as Father of the Cooperative Movement and Trade Unions, he was one of the greatest social reformers of his time and of international significance. His work is of great […]