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Newport is the third largest city in Wales with an urban population of over 300,000. Its history stems back to the Bronze Age, when fishermen settled on the River Usk estuary. A port since medieval times, with a Norman castle, the town grew significantly in the nineteenth century, becoming a focus of coal exports from South Wales. Newport became one of the UK's busiest ports, contributing much to the country's prosperity following the Industrial Revolution. Today, Newport is a thriving city with an urban population of over 300,000. Although the docks became less prominent during the twentieth century, the town has remained a centre of manufacture and engineering. The post-war years saw the construction of the Severn Bridge and M4 motorway, and Newport became a city in 2002. Join the author on a photographic tour of Newport past and present, exploring its many points of interest. This is an essential volume for anyone who knows and loves this historic city.
