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Plas Newydd - The Ladies of Llangollen Plas Newydd, home of Lady Eleanor Butler and Miss Sarah Ponsonby, "The two most celebrated virgins in Europe." Plas Newydd has attracted visitors since the Ladies moved there in1780.

An exceptional house, steeped in history containing many artifacts connected with the 'Ladies of Llangollen'.

Plas Newydd - The Ladies of Llangollen Lady Eleanor Butler and Miss Sarah Ponsonby soon became objects of both curiosity and affection Seen as somewhat eccentric, they extended the house and from 1798 onwards began adding the beautiful wooden carvings on view today.

Plas Newydd - The Ladies of Llangollen These came from various sources including, church chests, canopies and even bedsteads.

Visitors also contributed when guests of the Ladies in Plas Newydd.

These included William Wordsworth, Sir Walter Scott and The Duke of Wellington.

Today the house retains the Gothic features that the Ladies introduced while the restored grounds contain the peace and tranquillity that they sought.

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