Bridges and Castle Newport Mon

Postcard - Ernest T Bush 4799. The temporary bridge on the right was constructed so that the old stone bridge, built at the start of the 1800s, could be demolished and a new wider bridge built. At the time this photo was taken traffic leaving Newp...

Landing Stage Newport Mon

Postcard - Ernest T Bush The Royal Photographic Company 3117. Figures seem to have been edited in to the picture.

The Bridge Hotel and Screw Packet Landing Stage

The Bridge Hotel was situated adjacent to Newport Bridge.

The Bridge and River Usk, Newport, Mon

The 'new' Newport Bridge at high tide. Compare with a low tide view (see link below). Excel Series postcard.

A Deserted Bus Station

View of Newport Bus Station - judging by the shadows, late in the day. 1980s. From a private collection.

Newport Castle

An early photograph of the castle when it was occupied by Searle & Herrings Brewery. From a private collection.

High Street Newport

View from the top of High Street. The castle is completely obscured by the Shaftesbury Hotel, the Town Bridge can just be made out behind the tram. A Huxtable Brothers Postcard. From a private collection.

The Plaque on Newport Bridge

Photo from a private collection.

Plaque on Newport Bridge

Photo from a private collection.

Traffic Lights High Street, Shaftesbury Street, Dock Street, Kingsway and Town Bridge Junction

From a private collection.

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