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  Builth - LoveToKnow 1911
The town is an important agricultural centre, its fairs for sheep and ponies in particular being well attended.
St Mary's in Builth, took its name from the ancient territorial division of Buallt in which it is situated, which was, according to Nennius, an independent principality in the beginning of the 9th century, and later a cantrev, corresponding to the modern hundred of Builth.
The town was governed by a local board from 1866 until the establishment of an urban district council in 1894; the urban district was then made conterminous with the civil parish, and in 1898 it was re-named Builth Wells.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /Builth   (444 words)

  
 Builth Wells Castles
n abortive foundation of Builth Wells Castle was probably made in 1208 by the sheriff of Gloucester.
This, as has been seen, was eventually done and Builth Wells Castle avoided the fate of Cefnllys and Morlais Castles to north and south respectively.
The white house beneath the castle is said to have been built from its ruins, as indeed much of the town of Builth Wells seems to be.
www.castlewales.com /builth1.html   (897 words)

  
 Builth Wells | JustRide - Roots, Rocks and Drops   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
My reason for returning to Builth Wells when 12months ago I swore that I would never again do it, was to prove to myself that I could post a better time than I did before.
The details: Builth Wells was the venue, and marks the 5th year that the mtb-marathon series has visited the venue.
Builth Wells handed out 2500 metres of climbing to the 1200 competitors, with finishing times ranging from 3.300 hours to nearly 9 hours.
www.justride.co.uk /builthwells-04   (423 words)

  
 Builth Wells - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Builth Wells grew as a market town and spa, and is known as the location of the Royal Welsh Showground, home to the Royal Welsh Show (although the showground is actually over the river Wye in Llanelwedd, Radnorshire).
The town in served by Builth Road railway station on the Heart of Wales Line, which is located just over a mile to the north, having lost its more central railway station on the Mid Wales Railway in the 1960s.
Builth Wells has the distinction of having the only post box in the United Kingdom bearing the cypher of King Edward VIII, the uncrowned king whose abdication in 1936 caused a constitutional crisis.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Builth_Wells   (213 words)

  
 Merida 100 Marathon Series
Situated in the beautiful unspoilt countryside of Mid Wales, Builth Wells is an ideal base from which to explore the many attractions and events held throughout the year in Mid Wales, especially the Merida 100 MTB Marathon.
Builth Wells also has a picturesque golf course and conference facilities in the town.
Mid Wales is largely unspoilt by industry and Builth Wells is situated at the centre, making it a wonderful place to explore the rest of Wales and the west of England.
www.mtb-marathon.co.uk /events/builth_wells.php   (814 words)

  
 BBC - Mid Wales Webguide - Builth Wells
Builth Wells has an attractive, well laid-out website which was relaunched in August 2003.
The official website of the Builth Wells town council provides a handy introduction to the local community including local history, local events and a directory of local business.
Builth Wells is thought to have the oldest golf clubhouse in Wales and England - according to its website which has a section on the history of the club.
www.bbc.co.uk /wales/mid/webguide/pages/builth_wells.shtml   (642 words)

  
 GENUKI: Builth, Breconshire
A pictorial and descriptive guide to Llandrindod Wells, Llangammarch Wells, Llanwrtyd Wells, Builth Wells and Central Wales : with medical notes : plan of Llandrindod Wells, map of the district, and six sketch maps illustrating walks.
Lawrence families of the Builth and Llanelwedd area in the 18th and 19th centuries.
The Workhouse - The Wales/Breconshire section of Peter Higginbotham's comprehensive account of British workhouses includes a description of the Builth Poor Law Union, together with a list of staff and inmates residing at Builth Union Workhouse, extracted from the 1881 census.
www.genuki.org.uk /big/wal/BRE/Builth/index.html   (581 words)

  
 Builth a Swansea and Brecon Diocesan Church.
The church is in the centre of the market town of Builth.
Contact details of the cleric responsible for this church are in the Church in Wales on-line data base.
Builth Churches W and N. An adventure in the old Lordship of Builth, a land apart of varried churches and spectacular scenery.
www.churchinwales.org.uk /swanbrec/churches/builth/5919.html   (221 words)

  
 Builth Road railway station - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Builth Road railway station is a railway station serving the small settlement of Builth Road, north of the town of Builth Wells, in mid Wales.
The station is located several miles to the north of Builth Wells on the A470.
It was formerly the high level platforms of the interchange station with the earlier Mid Wales Railway (closed 1963), which served the town of Builth Wells directly as part of its route from Cardiff to the North.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Builth_Road_railway_station   (296 words)

  
 Builth Wells Local Events & Attractions
Builth can offer many unrivalled attractions: the beautiful, unspoilt countryside ideal for walking, pony trekking and mountain biking; leisure and sporting pursuits, including fishing in the renowned Wye and Irfon Rivers; an attractive but challenging 18-hole Golf Course and a modern Sports Centre providing a wide range of facilities.
In addition to the prestigious Royal Welsh Agricultural Show which takes place in July, other interesting events are held on the showground throughout the year including pony and horse events, dog shows, antique and collectors fairs, all contributing to the attractions of this area.
The hills and countryside surrounding Builth Wells are an ornithologist's dream; the excitement of observing the Red Kite and other rare birds is an experience never to be forgotten.
www.builth.com /page2.htm   (299 words)

  
 BBC - Mid Wales Builth Wells - Home
Find out more about the town of Builth Wells in the heart of Powys - famous for its annual hosting of the Royal Welsh Show.
The last leader of a united Wales was slain in 1282 at Cilmeri, near Builth.
Builth has hosted a festival of Celtic dancing with groups travelling from as far away as eastern Europe
www.bbc.co.uk /wales/mid/sites/builth_wells   (272 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | UK | Wales | Welsh Bac schools 'enthusiastic'
As well as core exams, the Welsh Bac also places emphasis on non-academic areas, such as key skills and work experience, to create well-rounded students for potential employers.
Sian Davies, headteacher of Builth Wells High School, is optimistic the Welsh Bac will work well in the long term.
Builth Wells HS will be launching the Welsh Bac at Level 3 - Advanced level - to all students, while schools such as Pen-y-Dre High School, Merthyr Tydfil will begin at Level 1 - GNVQ - for intermediate pupils.
news.bbc.co.uk /2/hi/uk_news/wales/2275914.stm   (672 words)

  
 Tourist Wales: Builth Wells tourist information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Builth is situated on a very pretty stretch of the River Wye (see photo 1) next to the Royal Welsh Show Ground.
Builth Wells is about 7 miles south of Llandrindod Wells.
Garth Road is the A483 to Llanwrtyd Wells.
www.touristwales.co.uk /Builth/Builth.html   (284 words)

  
 Canolfan Chwaraeon Llanfair-Ym-Muallt Builth Wells Sports Centre: Builth Wells Sports Centre   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Builth Wells Sports Centre opened in 1981, since then it has continually updated it’s facilities and equipment.
The centre is a dual use centre in that during term time it is used almost exclusively by the school with the public using the centre in the evenings, weekends and during the school holidays.
The centre provides a variety of sporting and leisure opportunities for both the residents and visitors to Builth Wells.
builthwells-sportscentre.powys.gov.uk /index.php   (189 words)

  
 Builth Wells NFU Mutual office
I have been an agent for NFU Mutual for 12½ years, first in Brecon and now as senior agent in Builth Wells.
I have 10 years experience as an agent in Builth Wells and have responsibility mainly for agricultural accounts, as well as an increasing number of commercial customers.
I have worked for NFU Mutual for the past 4 years and I am responsible for the processing of your claim, should the unfortunate happen.
www.nfumutual.co.uk /builth-wells/index.htm   (324 words)

  
 Builth Wells - Brecon Beacons Holiday Cottages
There are great expanses of open countryside where the Red Kite (which can be viewed at close proximity in several Red Kite Centres), buzzard, kestrel and sparrow hawks wheel and hover overhead - there are more sheep than people and wild Welsh mountain ponies wander over the hills.
Builth Wells has shops and pubs, a golf course, sports centre, fishing locally and lovely walks along the River Wye.
Mid Wales offers outstanding natural beauty, there are secluded riverside picnic places and mountain streams tumbling into rocky pools, quiet lanes for driving, no traffic lights and easy parking in the villages.
www.breconcottages.com /index.cfm/areas/builthwells   (246 words)

  
 Builth Wells photographs, maps, books & memories
There are 0 books about Builth Wells or Powys.
Builth grew up under the shadow of the castle, which was rebuilt by Edward I in 1277.
Although a fire destroyed some 40 houses in 1690, the town as we know it flourished in later centuries owing to the attraction of its restorative spring waters, which led to ‘Wells’ being added to the town’s name.
www.francisfrith.com /archive/wales/powys/builth+wells/builth+wells.htm   (262 words)

  
 UK-GolfGuide : A golfer's Guide to Builth Wells Golf Club, Builth Wells in Powys, Wales
Please note that although this club has been issued with a password which allows them to update their information via the Internet, there is a disclaimer at the foot of this screen regarding the accuracy and completeness of the information.
Please click here for a popup page containing a more detailed map of the location of Builth Wells Golf Club as well as all the other clubs within a 30 mile radius of it.
If you know that any of the information shown for Builth Wells Golf Club is inaccurate or out of date, please tell UK-GolfGuide so that we can update our files.
www.uk-golfguide.com /wales/25271.html   (505 words)

  
 Llandrindod Wells travel guide, bed and breakfast
Llandrindod Wells has the impressive remains of a Roman fort and is a pretty Victorian town with still functioning spa.
Builth Wells lies in the Wye Valley, and features the remains of one of Edward I’s great castles.
Builth Wells Elan Valley Knighton Llandrindod Wells Offa's Dyke
www.totaltravel.co.uk /travel/wales/brecon-beacons/builth-llandrindrod   (310 words)

  
 Canolfan Chwaraeon Llanfair-Ym-Muallt Builth Wells Sports Centre: Builth Wells Sports Centre
Builth Wells Sports Centre opened in 1981, since then it has continually updated it’s facilities and equipment.
The centre is a dual use centre in that during term time it is used almost exclusively by the school with the public using the centre in the evenings, weekends and during the school holidays.
The centre provides a variety of sporting and leisure opportunities for both the residents and visitors to Builth Wells.
www.powys.gov.uk /index.php?id=2422&L=0   (173 words)

  
 Meetic > Dating in Builth Wells, UK
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uk.meetic.co.uk /powys/builth-wells-dating.htm   (198 words)

  
 Builth Wells Information Online - Nightlife in and around Builth Wells, UK
If you are looking for information on how to get around we have details of Train times and ticket bookings, Coach times and ticket bookings plus a list of UK Maps to help you find where you are going.
Builth Wells Information Online is part of the UK information network.
Builth Wells Information Online is an independent site and is not affiliated with, or officially sponsored by any local authority or tourist information centre based in Builth Wells.
www.britinfo.net /fp-K-AOQ.htm   (289 words)

  
 Builth Wells, Wales
Wales > Powys, Wales > Wales Middle > Llandrindod Wells
Builth Wells is still an important cattle market, the scene of the Welsh Agricultural Society's annual show in July, to which the best cattle in Wales are sent.
The town itself was almost completely destroyed by fire in 1691.
www.planetware.com /wales/builth-wells-w-pw-wbw.htm   (75 words)

  
 Kona 100 - Builth Wells '03 | JustRide - Roots, Rocks and Drops   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Taking place in Builth Wells, the second event in the Kona 100 mtb marathon series.
Flowing through narrow country lanes, a blaze of colour as the riders buzzed along as a single entity, 1400 riders mentally prepared themselves for the long day ahead.
I think I scared several people on the quality descents, leaving the braking as late as possible, hitting some corners with to much speed and having to grab the brakes and leaning the bike right over, skidding and sliding through them.
www.justride.co.uk /builth-03   (496 words)

  
 Caer Beris Manor, Builth Wells presented by A1 Tourism
There is a very well stocked bar which is open throughout the day.
Play golf on Builth Wells 18 hole course next door to the hotel (with reduced green fees).
Caer Beris Manor is situated on the western side of Builth Wells on the A483.
www.a1tourism.com /uk/caerberi.html   (473 words)

  
 UK Surveyors Builth Wells Homebuyers Reports Structural Surveys Valuations Surveyor Valuer Housebuyers Valuations ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Established in 1874, we are a strong independent professional firm that has developed to serve its clients throughout the West Midlands and Welsh Borders with pride and expertise.
Powys, Brecon, Crickhowell, Hay-on-Wye, Knighton, Llandrindod Wells, Llanidloes, Machynlleth, Montgomery, Newtown, Presteigne, Welshpool
We can not be held responsible in any manner for the information, services etc provided by them and you should make your own enquiries and checks prior to entering into any financial arrangement with any firm or individual.
www.ukpropertymatters.co.uk /ukpm/estateag.nsf/Agents/Surveyors_in_Builth_Wells_Powys   (408 words)

  
 Builth Wells DSL - Broadband-Internet-Providers.Org.Uk   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
ADSLguide: Registration Data for Builth Wells - ADSLguide: The UK's premier guide to broadband ISPs, technology news and user discussion.
Exchanges with RFS on 1st September 2004 Blackford Bourton Builth Wells Castle Bytham...
Note: Some of the information about Builth Wells DSL featured on this page is obtained from various search engines.
www.broadband-internet-providers.org.uk /25/Builth-Wells-DSL.html   (117 words)

  
 Builth Wells, Mid Wales - Visitor Information :: Stay in Wales   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
As with many Welsh towns, Builth Wells grew up around a castle, and by 1800 its population was about 700.
Mineral wells had been discovered at Park Wells, just to the west of the town, in the mid 1700s, and their popularity blossomed once the railway arrived.
Builth Wells is probably best known as home to the annual Royal Welsh Show [24-27 July 2006], the largest agricultural show in Europe.
www.stayinwales.co.uk /wales-place.cfm?i=2   (425 words)

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