My great-grandfather, Harry Meabry Oakley, of Shropshire, spent some time in his youth at
Newtown learning to be a 'wine and spirit merchant' under the guidance of the
Izzard family who owned a brewery in the town. When he emigrated to Australia in 1887, he
brought with him a wonderful photo album of his friends and workmates from Newtown. Some
photos are named, many others are not..if anyone has an interest in this period of Newtown
history, or links with the Izzards or their brewery, I would be only too pleased to scan
and e-mail these photos. Most would date from the early to mid- 1880's. Cheers, Jen.