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Knighton, Radnorshire

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Knighton Union Workhouse

Have you ever imagined what it would be like to be in a workhouse in the 19th century? Here, we have the details of what you would have been fed - plus the lives of the workhouse masters.

Knighton, Radnorshire

Tref-y-clawdd

For some great videos and pictures of Knighton why not visit

Keith Owen on Youtube

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For burials in Knighton Old Cemetery visit my other site HERE

Knighton Union Workhouse

Drinking Establishments

A B C D E F G H I J K L M

N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Just Click on the first letter of the Pubs name

Police

Who were the men responsible for keeping the law and order? Maybe you have Police ancestors who walked their beat in Knighton!

Deaths, Burials and Headstones

Not only are there interesting headstones but the stories behind them are fascinating as well! Mainly depicted are those of Pub Landlords, but was it murder or another reason for their dying?

Incumbents of St. Edwards Church

The men who looked after the spiritual well-being of their parishioners are often overlooked. But they are recorded here for you to read about those who were responsible for the baptisms, marriages and burials of the people of Knighton.

They strayed from their homes

Not everyone lived and died in the same town. Many moved far away to make their fortunes - even abroad!

Elijah Gough

Inn Keeper & Monumental Mason

Back in the day, many men had more than one occupation if they were an Innkeeper, whether it was continuing a previous job or just to supplement their income. You can read about one of them here.

Rev. William Williams

Baptist Minister

Not everyone attended the Parish Church. The Baptist movement was also prevalent in this border town. The story of one of the Ministers is told here.

Charles James Covernton M.R.C.S. L.R.C.P, Surgeon of Knighton

Where would we be without the medical profession? The life of one eminent surgeon from 19th century Knighton unfolds before us.

Rev. Trevor Lorraine Sinclair Gough

Not one to stay at home, this chap wanted to spread the Gospel to all corners of the world. His travels are documented here.

Postmasters & Postmistresses

In this age of the internet, letters can seem rather quaint but they were the backbone of the livelihoods of those who worked in the Post Office.

Interesting entries in the burial Registers

From a chap whose place of death was recorded as 'House containing the reservoir for water, Pig Market, Knighton' to a grave digger who died in a grave!

The Railway

Before steam trains came to Knighton, the only way to transport goods was along the winding roads by horse and cart. Imagine travelling on one of these ‘Iron Horses’ for the first time!

Roll of Honour

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Remembering those men of Knighton who gave their lives in both the First and Second World Wars.

David Rees Davies - School Master

Amazing! This chap was still working as a school teacher in 1928, having been born 92 years previously. Read about him and his family here.

Alfred Ormond Edwards

Born in Skyborry, just one mile northwest of Knighton, became British Vice Consulate in Milan and set up the football team there! A fascinating read, especially if you are interested in the history of the Italian football team A.C.Milan!

The Old Race Course

After a hard week of working, the men – and women – of Knighton needed somewhere to relax. Where better than the racecourse! Place your bets!

Rowland Tench

If it was not for Groups and Societies, much publicity and preservation would not be as it is today. This is the story of the founder of one such organisation.

Lieutenant Commander

Henry James Bray D.S.C. R. N. R.

He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for helping to sink a German submarine.

Sunday Drinking Banned in Wales

An interesting slant on the drinking laws that were introduced back in 1881, which closed all the public houses in Wales on Sundays.

The Knighton Flannel and Clothing Manufactory - Silurian Mill

A fascinating history showing how the Mill changed hands, newspaper reports of bankruptcy' plus marriages, baptisms and burials.

Bob, The Shiner

A Poem from 1850

High Sheriff of Radnorshire

One of Radnorshire’s High Sheriffs, this tells the story of Edward’s life and death, the memorial window to him erected by his widow and the record of a court appearance!

Henry Warren, M.R.C.S. L.A.C.

General Practitioner

A GP and Surgeon who lived in the town until his death in 1866.

William Edward Lucas

Murder at the Rhos

A fantastic account of the murder of William Edward Lucas at Rhos-Y-Meirch, in April 1946, complete with photographs and newspaper reports that tell the story of how this chap met his death.

Knighton Gas Light, Coal and Coke Company

We all take gas and electricity for granted these days, but life was very dark in Knighton before the Gasworks was created! Built in 1852, it brought gas lamps to the town and replaced the need to use oil lamps.

Whether you wanted to experience the thrills of the circus or be serenaded by singers, your Night on the Town could certainly tickle your fancy!

From Insurance Salesman to Football Captain and then onto owning his own restaurant, Jimmy Cooper had a long and varied career! Plus reports of Knighton Town Football Club's earliest foray into Association Football

Further information on the men of Knighton who fell during the great war

The diabolical murder and subsequent hanging of the perpetrator.

Death From Exposure

The tragic death of Mary Wozencroft in the Cwm brook in 1908.

Elizabeth Morris

7 years Transportation

Knighton Broad Street Fire

The buildings were gutted, the stock was ruined and knotted sheets helped a man to escape! Read on to learn about the fire of 1914...

Knighton's Wesleyan Methodist

There are many places of worship that our ancestors used: Parish Churches, Catholic Churches and Non-Conformist Chapels to name but a few. This is the story of one such Chapel – the Weslyan.

Mabel Elizabeth Edwards

From the daughter of a draper to star of radio and television, this is the story of a daughter of Knighton.

Honours