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In 1974, the borough was incorporated into the new local government county of Gwent until Newport became a unitary authority again in 1996. Gwent remains in use for ceremonial functions as a preserved county .
- Newport in The Middle Ages
- Newport 1500-1800
- Newport in The 19th Century
- Newport in The 20th Century
- Newport in The 21st Century
Newport is a thriving city in Gwent, South Wales. Newport was created after the Normans conquered Gwent in 1093. In the early 12th century they built a castle by a ford in the River Usk. Soon a little town grew up by the castle. In the Middle Ages towns often appeared by castles as the garrisons provided a ready market for the townspeople’s goods. ...
In 1521 a writer described Newport: ‘The said town of Newport is a borough and a proper town and has a good haven (i.e. its navigable river) coming into it, well occupied with small crays (merchant ships) where a very great ship may resort and have good harbour’. Because of its geographical position, Newport was well placed to trade with places lik...
Newport changed completely from the end of the 18th century with the arrival of the industrial revolution. The coal and iron industries in South Wales began to boom. Ever-increasing amounts of coal and iron ore were exported through Newport. As a result, Newport mushroomed in the 19th century. In 1801 it had a population of just over 1,000. By 1831...
Horse-drawn trams were replaced by electric trams in 1904. However, they in turn were replaced by buses and the last tram in Newport ran in 1937. Meanwhile, Newport transporter bridge was built in 1906. The British Women’s Temperance fountain was erected in 1913 and a Cenotaph was erected in 1924. In the 1920s and 1930s slum clearance took place in...
Newport was made a city in 2002. Today Newport is a vibrant city. Friars Walk Shopping Centre opened in 2015. In 2021 the population of Newport was 159,000.
Mar 25, 2020 · Somerton Park was the original home of Newport County, opening its doors to fans in 1912. As well as football, the ground was also a popular speedway venue, and was the home of the Newport Wasps...
The town became known for its accessible modern docks, where trade flourished and further extensions added to Newport’s reputation – in 1914 Newport shipped over six million tons of coal. Our trading with the world brought new settlers who set up home in Pillgwenlly in the shadow of our docks.
Mar 14, 2012 · Newport's bid officially got under way on 25 July 2001 with Newport Council's head Sir Harry Jones kicking off a pitch which underlined the town as the gateway to Wales and drew upon a...
1901 - 1999. 2000 - Today. Discover a brief timeline of our city's history.
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