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Newport Factoids #13 Medieval Ship

An Ancient Ship. In Newport! During the construction of The Riverfront Arts Centre in 2002, the remains of a medieval merchant ship were discovered. It's possible to view the ancient ship. Details of how to arrange a visit and more information about the vessel can be found here: https://www.newportship.org/

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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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Newport Factoids #17: David “Bomber” Pearce

Who was David "Bomber" Pearce? David "Bomber" Pearce, also known as Welsh Rocky was only 41 when he died in 2000. He boxed out of St. Joseph's ABC, Newport. Before his death, he also coached senior & junior boxers at Always ABC. In 1983, Pearce won the Welsh and British heavyweight titles. A statue was erected in his memory at the edge of the River Usk, beside The Riverfront Theatre in 2018.

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Newport Factoids #16 John Wallace Linton

The Wetherspoons pub in Cambrian Road, Newport is named after a local Hero. John Linton was assumed killed in action during WWII. He was awarded the Victoria Cross posthumously and the following announcement was made. Commander Linton has been in command of submarines throughout the War. He has been responsible for the destruction of one cruiser, one destroyer, 20 merchant vessels, six schooners and two trains. A total of 81,000 tons of enemy shipping was sunk. From 1st January 1942 […]

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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: #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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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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Gig Goin’- The Rogues: Clwb Ifwr Bach Cardiff 28/6/24

The Rogues at Clwb Ifwr Bach, Cardiff: 28/6/24 The Rogues made a triumphant return to the Capital on Friday with a double celebration. Originally planned as an EP launch show for their debut, 1963 – Live At Rockfield Studios, the night turned even more special when news broke earlier that the release had reached No. 3 in the Official UK Charts for physical releases. This promised to be a landmark night for the band and their ever-growing legion of fans. […]

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Newport Factoid #9 – The Supertramp Poet

Make time to stand and stare We've all heard that famous line from the poem Leisure "What is this life if, full of care, we have no time to stand and stare" but did you know that the poet was from  Newport? His name was W.H Davies and is fondly known as The Supertramp Poet, having spent much of his time in the UK & USA living the life of a hobo. He became well-known and despite his poverty was […]

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