Laura Ashley Store, Heol Maengwyn, Machynlleth, Powys, Wales, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Ddraig Ddu
N 52° 35.441 W 003° 51.084
30U E 442323 N 5827079
A plaque commemorating the first site of the Laura Ashley chain of stores.
Waymark Code: WMCMR8
Location: South Wales, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/22/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
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A plaque commemorating the first site of the Laura Ashley chain of stores, this site is no longer used as such a store, but a plaque was placed to keep a footnote in history.

The Plaque reads:-

This building was the
location of Laura
Ashley's First Shop

Yr Adeilad hwn oedd safle
siop gyntaf Laura Ashley

More information can be found on the brand and the lady behind it here:- (visit link)
Group that erected the marker: Laura Ashley

URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]

Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Heol Maengwyn
Machynlleth, Powys Wales


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