25 July 1795 July 24, 2011 Author: Staff The very first stone of the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct is laid down. Famous Words of Inspiration..."The power is detested, and miserable the life, of him who wishes to be feared rather than to be loved." Cornelius Nepos — Click here for more from Cornelius Nepos Related posts: 4 July 1569 Categories: History Tags: 1795, 25 July