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Newport Factoids #18: St Woolos Cathedral

A Newport Landmark With Some Remarkable Stories. Well Worth A Visit Eglwys Gaderiol Casnewydd, otherwise known as St Woolos Cathedral or St.Gwynllyw's, Newport is the seat of the Bishop of Monmouth. The site has been a place of worship since the 6th century. It is a small cathedral, not much larger than a parish church and has only been a cathedral since 1949. A memorial outside the cathedral to the left of the lychgate commemorates ten of the marchers who […]

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Local History

Newport Factoids: #15 Pendragon House, Caerleon

 Pendragon House dates back to 1760 and is built on the remains of even earlier constructions.  In the hallway, there is a trapdoor under which one can see the surface of a medieval cobbled street. Even more surprising, beneath the house is thought to be a drain built by Romans, taking water from the ancient baths.During the late 1930s, Pendragon House was home to Spanish children who had been evacuated from the Spanish Civil War. 

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Newport Factoids

Newport Factoids: #14 Celtic Manor & The Lydia Beynon Maternity Home

The Celtic Manor Resort has a long and interesting history. The current owner, Sir Terry Matthews was born there when it was a maternity hospital. Formerly known as Coldra Hall, the house was donated to the local authority by Sir John Beynon, a local coal & shipping businessman. The hospital was named after Sir John's mother in 1940. Over 60,000 babies were born at the hospital before it closed in 1975.

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Local History

Newport Factoids: #12 Tiger Bay Film

Most people in South Wales are familiar with Newport's Transporter Bridge, one of less than 10 remaining operational bridges of its kind in the world today but did you know it featured in the 1959 film, Tiger Bay, starring John & Hayley Mills?      

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Local History

The History of “Q”

A Peek Inside The Queen's Hotel The Queen's Hotel was originally opened in the mid-19th century, during an era when Newport was thriving as a bustling port town. The hotel quickly became a central hub for travelers, offering respite and luxury to those journeying through South Wales. Its strategic location, just a stone's throw from the Newport railway station, made it a convenient stop for visitors and business travelers alike. Elegant Architecture The architecture of the Queen's Hotel is a […]

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