Category:Robert Owen statue, Newtown
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English: A statue in Newtown, Powys, Wales depicting Welsh textile manufacturer, philanthropist and social reformer Robert Owen who was born and died in the town. Owen is considered one of the founders of utopian socialism and the co-operative movement. The statue was designed by Gilbert Bayes but ultimately finished by William Charles Holland King following the death of Bayes. The statue was unveiled 21 April 1956 by Thomas Williams, 1st Baron Williams. There is a replica of the statue on Balloon Street, Manchester, outside the headquarters of the Co-operative Bank.
Media in category "Robert Owen statue, Newtown"
The following 12 files are in this category, out of 12 total.
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Long shot of the bench (OpenBenches 4178-1).jpg 3,264 × 2,448; 2.99 MB
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Robert Owen Memorial Plaque, Newtown Powys July 1985 (4325364411).jpg 1,456 × 1,003; 970 KB
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Robert Owen Statue in Newtown, Powys. July 1985.jpg 1,038 × 1,512; 144 KB
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Robert Owen statue, Newtown 01.jpg 4,000 × 6,000; 10.23 MB
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The Robert Owen memorial, Newtown - geograph.org.uk - 1274671.jpg 640 × 480; 141 KB
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