NEWPORTthrough the ages
19th century 1812 The Brecknock and Abergavenny Canal joined with the Monmouthshire Canal to form one waterway, over 52 miles long. It linked with over 200 miles of horse-drawn tramroads to convey coal, iron and limestone to the busy port of Newport and other towns in South Wales and the Midlands.
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19th century 1839 Uprising in Newport as part of the national Chartist movement that was demanding new freedoms including votes for all men over 21. The leaders, including former Newport mayor John Frost, were convicted of high treason and transported from Chepstow to Van Dieman's Land (modern Tasmania). Chartists in Britain continued to campaign for their release. Eventually he was pardoned and returned to Britain, living until the age of 97. Follow the Chartist trail around the city and visit Newport Museum and Art Gallery to discover more.
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20th century 1905 Escapologist Harry Houdini makes a spectacular escape from a locked police cell in the Town Hall.
1906 The Transporter Bridge was officially opened by Lord Tredegar on 12th September by crossing from the west to the east bank of the Usk. That evening the bridge was illuminated and hundreds of local people paid the halfpenny toll to cross the river. A fashionable type of bridge on the Continent, it was French engineer Arnodin who designed this elegant Newport landmark. One of just six still in operation today, this elegant structure can be seen from over 20 miles away on both sides of the Severn estuary.
19th century 1805 Nelson killed in battle of Trafalgar
19th century 1871 Trade unions legalised
20th century 1904 The Welsh Religious revival
1916 Lloyd George became the first Welshman to be Prime Minister
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