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| '''Newport''' (]: '''Casnewydd''') is the third largest city in ] (after ] and ]). Standing on the banks of the ], it is the cultural capital of the traditional county of ] |
'''Newport''' (]: '''Casnewydd''') is the third largest city in ] (after ] and ]). Standing on the banks of the ], it is the cultural capital of the traditional county of ]. It was granted ] status in ] to mark the ]. | ||
| The full Welsh name for the city is ''Casnewydd-ar-Wysg'' (pronounced Cas-NEW-ith) ('e' as in 'men'; 'th' as in 'then'), which literally means 'New Castle-on-Usk'. This refers to the twelfth-century castle ruins near the city centre, which are 'new' compared to the ] fortress at nearby ]. The city's importance as a trading port in the middle ages was re-emphasized when a ] ship , referred to locally as the ] was recently uncovered from the bank of the Usk within Newport during the construction of a new arts centre. | The full Welsh name for the city is ''Casnewydd-ar-Wysg'' (pronounced Cas-NEW-ith) ('e' as in 'men'; 'th' as in 'then'), which literally means 'New Castle-on-Usk'. This refers to the twelfth-century castle ruins near the city centre, which are 'new' compared to the ] fortress at nearby ]. The city's importance as a trading port in the middle ages was re-emphasized when a ] ship , referred to locally as the ] was recently uncovered from the bank of the Usk within Newport during the construction of a new arts centre. | ||
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| Newport also has a famous (association) football club, ]: although currently a non-league club, it has an enviable reputation in Welsh football, citing three internationals in its squad. Newport also has a ] track and is home to one of the few indoor ]s in Britain. | Newport also has a famous (association) football club, ]: although currently a non-league club, it has an enviable reputation in Welsh football, citing three internationals in its squad. Newport also has a ] track and is home to one of the few indoor ]s in Britain. | ||
| ==Coat of Arms== | |||
| Newport's Coat of Arms is unusual for two reasons. Firstly, it places a cherub above the shield of arms; secondly, one of the supporters is a winged sea lion - Newport was the first authority to use this rare heraldic device. In ] Newport obtained a grant to use the armorial bearings which, in fact, it had already been using for some time - certainly since ]. This is a gold shield with a red chevron in reverse; the shield is ensigned by a cherub. The shield is that of the Staffords, Earls and Dukes of Buckingham, lords of the Manor of Newport in the 14th and 15th centuries - but the reversed chevron marks the difference between these Borough Arms and those of the family. | |||
| In 1957 it was decided to petition the ] for the supporters which all Boroughs are entitled to possess. A year later the ] granted this request and a winged sea dragon and a winged sea lion were brought into use. These supporters represent strength on land, sea and in the air. The motto 'Terra Marique' was adopted at the same time and means 'By land and sea'. | |||
| ==Twinning== | |||
| Newport has three international twinning links, ] in Germany, ] in Georgia and ] in China | |||
| ==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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| Newport | |
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| Geography | |
| Area: | 190 km² |
| ISO 3166: | GB-NWP |
| ONS code: | 00PR |
| Demographics | |
| Population: (2002 est.) |
138,800 |
| Density: | 731 / km² |
| Ethnicity: | 91.6% White 2.6% S. Asian |
| Politics | |
| Arms of Newport City Council
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| Executive: | Labour |
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Newport (Welsh: Casnewydd) is the third largest city in Wales (after Cardiff and Swansea). Standing on the banks of the river Usk, it is the cultural capital of the traditional county of Monmouthshire. It was granted city status in 2002 to mark the Golden Jubilee.
The full Welsh name for the city is Casnewydd-ar-Wysg (pronounced Cas-NEW-ith) ('e' as in 'men'; 'th' as in 'then'), which literally means 'New Castle-on-Usk'. This refers to the twelfth-century castle ruins near the city centre, which are 'new' compared to the Roman fortress at nearby Caerleon. The city's importance as a trading port in the middle ages was re-emphasized when a 15th century ship , referred to locally as the Newport ship was recently uncovered from the bank of the Usk within Newport during the construction of a new arts centre.
Newport is known for its many works of civic art, including the steel Wave on the banks of the Usk, and the mechanical clock in the city centre. It also has one of the few remaining working transporter bridges (the other British example being in Middlesbrough, Yorkshire).
The city is known for its nightlife, containing many pubs, bars and nightclubs in a relatively small area. The most famous of these is probably TJ's, an alternative music club where it is rumoured that Kurt Cobain proposed to Courtney Love.
Newport was the focal point of a major Chartist uprising in 1839, where John Frost and 3,000 others marched on the Westgate Hotel. John Frost Square, in the centre of the city, is named in his honour. (See Chartism for more information)
The city has a formidable sporting reputation, owed mainly to the exploits of Newport Rugby Club. One of the few clubs to have beaten all the major southern hemispere touring sides, they were the only side to beat the Invincible All Blacks of 1962 - 63. Amongst the names associated with the club are Arthur 'Monkey' Gould, the first Rugby Union superstar, and David Watkins, the only man to have captained Great Britain at Rugby Union and Rugby League.
Newport also has a famous (association) football club, Newport County: although currently a non-league club, it has an enviable reputation in Welsh football, citing three internationals in its squad. Newport also has a speedway track and is home to one of the few indoor velodromes in Britain.
Coat of Arms
Newport's Coat of Arms is unusual for two reasons. Firstly, it places a cherub above the shield of arms; secondly, one of the supporters is a winged sea lion - Newport was the first authority to use this rare heraldic device. In 1929 Newport obtained a grant to use the armorial bearings which, in fact, it had already been using for some time - certainly since 1835. This is a gold shield with a red chevron in reverse; the shield is ensigned by a cherub. The shield is that of the Staffords, Earls and Dukes of Buckingham, lords of the Manor of Newport in the 14th and 15th centuries - but the reversed chevron marks the difference between these Borough Arms and those of the family.
In 1957 it was decided to petition the Earl Marshal for the supporters which all Boroughs are entitled to possess. A year later the College of Arms granted this request and a winged sea dragon and a winged sea lion were brought into use. These supporters represent strength on land, sea and in the air. The motto 'Terra Marique' was adopted at the same time and means 'By land and sea'.
Twinning
Newport has three international twinning links, Heidenheim in Germany, Kutaisi in Georgia and Guangxi Province in China
External links
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