Newport, Westgate Square, Commercial Street And Town Hall 1932
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The town has not always been as peaceful as this picture suggests. In the 13th century it was seized by Simon de Montfort, and it was also sacked during the revolution of Owain Glyndwr in the 15th century. Industrialisation brought fresh tension, and in 1839 the town was the scene of Chartist riots led by John Frost. A large demonstration was held, which turned violent when soldiers confronted crowds close by the Westgate Hotel. The demonstrators eventually fled, leaving Frost to face execution. His sentence was eventually commuted to transportation.
An extract from Monmouthshire Photographic Memories.
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