Montgomery
We've put together a list of some of the main websites for Montgomery. Tell us about any others you've come across.
Montgomery
www.montgomery-wales.co.uk
This web site was launched in 2008 and has lots of information, latest news, and loads of pictures of local places and people including sections on events, food and drink and local attractions.
Suggested by Adam Cusack from Montgomery
Montgomery Town Portal
www.montgomery1227.co.uk
This self-styled 'portal' to the town of Montgomery is an attractive window into the town including a brief history, a guide to local walks and things to do and a gazeteer of local businesses. There is also a community events page and though this has not been updated since November 2005 it provides an interesting slice of Montgomery life. Site also includes comprehensive directions for travel.
Montgomery Computer Courses
www.coleg-powys.ac.uk/
Brief page on the Coleg Powys website listing dates for Montgomery Computer Club.
Montgomery Castle
www.castlewales.com/montgom.html
An informative guide to Montgomery's 13th century castle on the Castles Wales website. Visit here for location information, detailed photographs and historic links documenting the castle's heritage.
Hen Domen, Old Montgomeryshire Castle
homepage.mac.com/philipdavis/Welshsites/665.html
Information about Hen Domen, Montgomery's original castle and the most extensively excavated timber castle in Britain. The castle was built not long after the Norman conquest and fell into disrepair after 1215 when the area came under Welsh control.
Montgomery Ley
www.leyhunter.com/archives/tlh16.htm
Information about a 'ley line' passing through Montgomery running from Crossways on the Offa's Dyke path to the Roman Camp of Gaer. This site also includes explanatory links about 'ley' lines.
Montgomery Bowdler Connection
http://www.bowdlers.com/connections/montgomery.htm
Information about Montgomery and its castles as featured on a website devoted to the history and genealogy of the Bowdler family. The Bowdlers were the founders of the original castle at Montgomery, Hen Domen after the Norman Conquest when the de Boulers from Boelare in Flanders settled here.
The Old Bell Museum
www.oldbellmuseum.org.uk
The Old Bell is a 16th century inn that has been converted into a local history museum by Montgomery Civic Society. The museum is run by volunteers and is the winner of a Prince of Wales Award. Log onto the website for information about opening hours, the Montgomery Civic Society and Montgomery itself.
U3A - Montgomery/Welshpool and District
www.welshpoolanddistrictu3a.org.uk/
This website is dedicated to 'keeping the more mature brain active' in the Welshpool area. The site has sections on news, meetings, groups as well as a photo gallery.
Suggested by David Geldart
Victorian Powys - Montgomery Menu
history.powys.org.uk/
Part of the Powys Digital History website put together by Powys archives this section deals briefly with Montgomery in Victorian times. There is also a collection of old postcards and photos featuring the town.
Montgomery YFC
www.yfc-montgomery.org.uk/
Montgomery YFC are one of the few Young Farmer's Clubs in Wales to have their own website. The site includes a comprehensive guide to club events, latest news, and club contact details.
Montgomery - Wales
www.montgomery-wales.co.uk
This site lists all activities around Montgomery including links to business and voluntary sectors. There are sections on News, events, Town Council, Pictures and more.
Website recommended by Adam Cusack
Montgomery Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers
www.montyguildwsd.org.uk/
Montgomeryshire Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers has this new website full of info about meetings, membership, and activities. There is a small gallery of photos too!
Website recommended by David Geldart
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