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Newtown or Newton, is situated on the banks of the Severn, in a fine vale of very rich and fertile land, on both sides of the Severn. Its market is held every Tuesday, and allowed to be the best in Wales, being supplied with wheat in wagon-loads; and the most part of Radnorshire and Cardiganshire are constantly supplied from this market. It is also the principal market for flannels. Here are six fairs yearly, viz. the last Tuesday in March, the first Tuesday in May, the 24th of June, the last Tuesday in August, the 24th of October, and the 16th of December. – The following is a list of the principal inhabitants:

Gentry

Baxter James, Gent.

Blayney Thomas, Gent.

Clergy

Brown Rev. William, Rector

Physic

Jones Charles, Druggist

Kitchen Eusebius, Surgeon

Martin Edw. Surgeon and Apothecary

Owens Edward, Druggist

Law

Stephens Evan, Attorney

Traders, &c.

Ashford Thomas, Innholder

Ashford Joseph, Glazier and Painter

Baxter Richard, Shoemaker and Innholder, (Harp)

Baxter Jane, Grocer

Baxter Mrs. Sarah

Baxter Mary, Mantua-maker

Beavan John, Breeches-maker and Innholder, (Horse-shoes)

Beb Edward, Wheelwright

Blayney Arthur, Joiner and Innholder

Bembow Edward, Tanner

Bembow Edward, Breeches-maker

Bennet Richard, Fisherman

Brees Richard, Fellmonger

Brown Robert, Innholder, (Angel)

Brown Robert, Bricklayer

Chalmers Alexander, Gardener and Seedsman

Corbet Matthew, Leather-seller

Cow Owen, Shoemaker

Davies William, Farmer

Davies Jane, widow, Fellmonger

Davies John, Farmer

Davies Peter, Shoemaker

Davies John, sen. Shoemaker

Davies John, jun. Shoemaker

Davies John, Mason

Davies David, Excise-officer

Downs Eliz. Innholder, (King’s Head)

Downs Mary, widow

Edwards John, Cardmaker

Edwards John, Taylor

Edwards Humphrey, Blacksmith

Evans William, Innholder, (Bell)

Evans Roger, Slater

Evans Richard, Innholder, (Buck)

Evans Richard, Weaver

Evans Edward, Taylor

Evans Roger, Maltster

Griffiths Thomas, Taylor

Griffiths John, Taylor and Habit-maker

Gyttins Thomas, Breeches-maker

Hall Thomas, Tanner and Maltster

Horton Sam. Shoemaker and Innkeeper

Horton Henry, Linen-draper

Howels Thomas, Innholder, (Unicorn)

Hughs Athelstan, Farmer

Hughs Hugh, Carpenter and Innholder

Hughs John, Sadler

Humphreys Blandina, widow

Humphreys Richard, Fellmonger

Humphreys David, Innholder

Humphreys John, Farmer

Humphreys Meredith, Innholder

Humphreys Meredith, Tanner

James John, Baker

Jenkins Elizabeth, Baker

Jones Matthew, Mercer and Grocer

Jones Hugh, Excise-officer

Jones Rowland, Carpenter

Jones Richard, Schoolmaster

Jones Ann, widow

Jones Ann, Mantua-maker

Jones Mary, widow

Lloyd Edward, Baker

Lloyd Lewis, Butcher

Mathews John, Weaver and Flannel-manufacturer

Mathews Eliz. Innholder, (Red Lion)

Mathews Sarah, Ironmonger

Meddins George, Maltster and Grocer

Meddins Giles, Butcher

Meddins John, Farmer

Meredith Thomas, Sadler and Dealer in British Wines

Moore James, Mercer and Grocer

Moore John, Fellmonger

Morgans Thomas, Shopkeeper

Morris Evan, Butcher

Owen Robert, Sadler, Ironmonger, and Post-master

Owens Nathaniel, Maltster and Baker

Owens Evan, Fellmonger

Owens Thomas, Butcher

Parker Peter, hair-dresser and Peruke-maker

Powell Mary, Maltster

Powell Matthew, Currier and Innholder

Potters Richard, Taylor

Price Martha

Price John, Butcher

Price Benjamin, Grocer

Price Richard, Tanner

Pughs John, Wine-merchant

Stanley John, Farmer and Innholder

Stanley Margaret, Grocer and Tallow-chandler

Stanley Abraham, Farmer

Stanley Elizabeth, Innholder, (Bull)

Stephens Stephen, Farmer

Swancote William, Sadler

Thomas James, Woolstapler

Thomas John, Shoemaker

Thomas Richard, Taylor

Tibbot John, Clockmaker

Turner William, Tanner

Turner Joseph, Breeches-maker and Grocer

Turner Richard, Maltster and Innholder

Turner Charles, Blacksmith

Turner Esther, Mantua-maker

Vaughan Bridget, Maltster

Williams John, Mercer and Grocer

Williams William, Grocer

Williams William, Baker

Williams Thomas, Cooper

Williams Thomas, Taylor

Williams Mary, Mantua-maker

Wilson Mrs. Ann

Newtown is surrounded by seven turnpikes; one leading to Machynleth, being twenty-five miles. – On the right, at the distance of four miles, is Aberhavesh-hall, the seat of Henry Procters, Esq. – On the left of the six mile stone is Park, the seat of John Herbert, Esq. – One gate towards Llanvair; on the left, at the distance of four miles, is Gregynog, the seat of Arthur Blayney, Esq. – One gate leading to Llandilo, thirteen miles, and Radnorshire. – Another leading to Bishop’s Castle, fifteen miles; on the left of the two miles stone is Delvorgan, the seat of John Herbert, Esq. also the village of Llerry, and several other gentlemen’s houses adjoining the said road. – Another leading to Poole, thirteen miles and a half; on the left of the seven miles stone in Penant, the seat of C. Humphreys, Esq. – On the left of the seven miles stone is Wavner, the seat of R. Muxon, Esq. – On the right is Caerkewell, the seat of William Pugh, Esq. – The other two gates lead to the confines of the county.

Source: The Universal British Directory of Trade, Commerce, and Manufacture 1791. Vol. 4.