1939-1945 There are many direct hits from regular bombing raids, causing damage, injury and loss of life. On May 28th 1944 the Alexandra Dock was packed with shipping; by June 4th it was empty as the ships formed part of the D-Day invasion fleet.


21st century 2000Newport Wetlands was established to provide wildlife habitat as compensation for the loss of the mud flats further along the Severn Estuary following the building of the Cardiff Bay Barrage. www.newport.gov.uk/visiting


21st century 2002 Newport was officially granted 'city' status, 2002 While digging the foundations for The Riverfront Theatre & Arts Centre, the hull of a large 15th century ship is discovered. Dated to c.1450, the Newport Ship is one of the best preserved merchant ships ever discovered in Europe. Currently undergoing preservation, the timbers can be viewed on special open days. www.newport.gov.uk/ship


21st century 2012 2012 Queen Elizabeth II celebrates Diamond Jubilee


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