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  Newport, University of Wales
University of Wales, Newport was established as Gwent College of Higher Education in September 1975 as a result of a merger of the Caerleon College of Education, the Newport College of Art and the Gwent College of Technology.
On 1 April 1992, the College became a Higher Education Corporation, and was an Associated Institution of the University of Wales.
The College formally became a University College of the University of Wales in April 1996, changing its title to University College of Wales, Newport.
www.hero.ac.uk /uk/universities___colleges/wales/university_of_wales__newport.cfm   (114 words)

  
  Newport South Wales UK News For 1899
It is the practice of a certain class of young men in Newport, to spend their Sunday afternoons in discussing the mathematical possibilities of pitch and toss, on the open spaces of our town.
As was expected there was a large influx of visitors to Newport on Boxing Day, and the various places of entertainment, as well as the houses of refreshment, had their full share of patronage.
The annual fixture between Newport and the Edinburgh Watsonians took place on the Newport Ground on Boxing Day in dull weather, there had been rain in the morning and the ground was rather slippery.
www.newportpast.com /nfs/y90t99/y1899.htm   (2514 words)

  
 Newport - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Newport also has an association football club, Newport County, nicknamed the Exiles: although currently a non-league club, Newport have played in the second tier of English football and spent 68 consecutive seasons in the football league, reached the last 16 of the FA Cup and the quarter finals of the European Cup Winners' Cup.
Newport was the focal point of a major Chartist uprising in 1839, where John Frost and 3,000 others marched on the Westgate Hotel at the ventre of the town.
Newport • Pembrokeshire • Powys • Rhondda Cynon Taff • Swansea • Torfaen • Vale of Glamorgan • Wrexham
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Newport   (3332 words)

  
 Newport - Wikitravel
Newport (Ireland) - A town in the North Ridings region of County Tipperary.
Newport (England) - The administrative capital of the Isle of Wight in England.
Newport (Kentucky) - A city in the state of Kentucky (near Cincinnati, Ohio).
wikitravel.org /en/Newport   (157 words)

  
 Newport - About Wales
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.
Newport is home to the University of Wales, Newport which has two campuses in the city - one in Caerleon and the other in Allt-yr-yn.
The Newport School of Art was one of the first Schools to be awarded degree status in 1963 and enjoyed a high reputation in Painting and Sculpture throughout the 1960s and 1970s.
www.walesonline.com /info/places/newport.shtml   (1033 words)

  
 Newport Castle   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
The first Norman invader in north Pembrokeshire was Robert Martin, who, not content with his estates in Somerset and Devon, was greedy for land in Wales.
Landing first at Fishguard near the mouth of the Gwaun Valley, he later moved to Nevern and became the first Marcher Lord of Kemes.
William then built a castle at a new place, Trefdraeth (Newport) along with a town and church.
www.castlewales.com /newport.html   (306 words)

  
 Newport: Touring Wales on Britannia
This is the most modern of the six cathedrals of Wales, having been a Parish church until 1921.
In a heavily anglicized area that was also one of the first provinces of Wales to be controlled by the Normans, the name Gwynllyw, or Wentlooge, was quickly corrupted to Woolos.
Before leaving Newport, one should also visit the Transporter Bridge, built in 1906 as a "suspended ferry." Similar to the only other one in Britain (at Middlesboro), this bridge has recently been restored and is now operating again after many years of resting idly above the river.
www.britannia.com /tours/wales/newport.html   (734 words)

  
 The Timezone at University of Wales, Newport
On the Caerleon campus of University of Wales, Newport, where the History courses are based, history is literally on the doorstep.
We are surrounded by the famous castles and medieval abbeys of South Wales, from the spectacular architecture of Raglan and Tintern to the isolated granges and castle mounds of the uplands.
At University of Wales, Newport, we think it is important for historians to be able to use the full range of evidence to study the past: this means using archaeological evidence, sites, artefacts and museum objects as well as documents, visual material and oral evidence.
timezone.newport.ac.uk /overview.html   (1784 words)

  
 Newport Castle   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
In the center of town, Newport, southeast Wales
It replaced an earlier motte and bailey castle on Stow Hill, near the cathedral.
Newport was the headquarters of the Norman lordship of Wentloog or Gwynlliog, which had been within the lordship of Glamorgan until 1314.
www.castlewales.com /newportg.html   (560 words)

  
 Welcome to the Official Site of Newport RFC –The most Famous Rugby Club in Wales
Newport's Jason Tovey has been nominated for the Principality Building Society Premiership Newcomer award which will be presented on Thursday at the Millennium Stadium.
Newport throw the game away and end the season on a low to finish 3rd in Premier League.
Wales coach Gareth Jenkins has made five changes - two positional - to the side which suffered last-gasp defeat to Australia at the weekend.
www.blackandambers.co.uk   (269 words)

  
 BBC - South East Wales Webguide - Newport Web Guide
The one and only Newport Town poet, Goff was the only official town poet in Wales from 1997 to 2000, and since then has continued in an informal capacity to write commissioned verse for BBC Radio Wales, and others.
Georgia and Wales are similar in size and population, as well as both being passionate about rugby.
Len Jones, now living in Windsor, shares his memories of growing up in Newport in the 1940s, 50s and 60s, when much of the farmland around his home was replaced by the Aberthaw and Ringland estates.
www.bbc.co.uk /wales/southeast/webguide/pages/towns_newport.shtml   (745 words)

  
 Newport travel guide - Wikitravel
The City of Newport (Cas Newydd; [1]) is in South Wales and stands at the mouth of the River Usk.
It connects to Cardiff and Swansea to the West and London, via the Severn Bridge, to the East.
The ruins of the 14C Newport Castle on the banks of the River Usk.
wikitravel.org /en/Newport_(Wales)   (371 words)

  
 Welcome to the School of Education Website
We are fortunate to enjoy working in a stunning location overlooking the Usk valley and within easy reach of the vibrant cities of Newport and Cardiff.
The School has a tradition of being innovative and we are proud of our ability to respond to trends in education and employment and changes in policy in the UK generally and Wales in particular.
Our students overall have very good employment rates, while those on part-time and professional courses show that their career potential has been boosted by the qualifications and skills they have gained in the School.
education.newport.ac.uk   (271 words)

  
 Newport in South Wales   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
Newport is a busy town situated on the south coast of Wales, just to the east of Cardiff.
Newport is also home to one of two surviving transporter bridges in Britain.
Newport may be a town, but it also has a cathedral.
website.lineone.net /~amthomas/travel/newport.htm   (205 words)

  
 Newport, Wales
Wales > Gwent, Wales > Wales Southern > South Wales - From Chepstow to Swansea
133,000), an important port and Wales' third-largest town, lies at the mouth of the River Usk.
At high tide the waters of the Severn Estuary can rise by up to 30ft/9.15m here, so the bridges over the Usk - there are five in Newport - have been built especially high.
www.planetware.com /wales/newport-w-gwe-ne.htm   (92 words)

  
 Newport School of Art, Media and Design
The International Film School Wales (IFSW) is the recognised leading institution for the promotion and development of the audiovisual culture of Wales through higher-level education, research and training.
IFSW work is firmly rooted in the long tradition and reputation for excellence, of the former Newport Film School founded by the visionary documentary filmmaker John Grierson in 1966.
We draw on a wide pool of creative and innovative educators and practitioners in addition to an extensive staff of talented academic specialists in complementary art forms at the Newport School of Art, Media and Design.
artschool.newport.ac.uk /filmschool.html   (498 words)

  
 Newport City Council Homepage
Waverley visits Newport The Waverley pleasure steamer returns to Newport after work to re-open the Penmaen wharf is completed...
Lifetrail initiative launched in Tredegar Park A revolutionary way to improve fitness in Newport adults has been launched at Tredegar Park.
We are working towards adding more Welsh language content to the site and have a number of documents published in Welsh.
www.newport.gov.uk   (268 words)

  
 All Newport (South Wales) hotels   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
A newly refurbished hotel near the centre of Newport in South Wales.
It is a short walking distance away from the coach and railway stations and close to junction 24 off the M4.
Set in 1,400 acres of panoramic parkland at the gateway to Wales.
www.openroads.com /?id=newport_hotels   (620 words)

  
 BBC - South East Wales Newport - a guide to the newest city in Wales
BBC - South East Wales Newport - a guide to the newest city in Wales
Eunice Taylor has won a major award for her work in adult education.
All the action as the Dragons and Newport RFC go for glory.
www.bbc.co.uk /wales/southeast/sites/newport   (230 words)

  
 University of Wales Newport
The University of Wales Newport has been involved in higher education for over 80 years and attracts students from all over the world.
By studying at University of Wales Newport you will not only benefit from a University with an outstanding academic reputation and excellent facilities, you will also be living in the modern city of Newport with a rich heritage of language, literature and art.
University of Wales, Newport has six Schools with a variety of courses, some of which are listed below.
www.walesinternationalconsortium.com /institutions/uwcn.shtml   (328 words)

  
 Book Cartref B&B, Newport, Wales: Book Now!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
We are just 20 minutes to Newport and 30 Minutes to Cardiff.
We are close to the big pit/ forests drive/biking and so forth.
Lot of people have said that we are the best BandB in Wales, see the reviews.
www.hostelbookers.com /hostels/wales/newport/13017   (124 words)

  
 Newport Air Scouts
If you would like to know more about the Air Scout Section of the Scout Association click on the Air Scouts uniform and the link will take you to the Scout Associations web site.
This web site for the Newport Air Scouts has been constructed and maintained by the scouts and leaders of the 25th.
Newport Air Scouts look forward to hearing from you...........
www.geocities.com /airscouts_2000   (185 words)

  
 University of Wales Newport
The University of Wales, Newport is facing a period of soaring popularity and expansion.
The University will develop a new campus in the city centre of Newport, and plans for this are already well advanced.
An additional building is also proposed on the Caerleon Campus to create extra facilities for the Newport School of Art, Media and Design, which has seen a surge of applications, particularly in the performing arts, photography, film and creative music areas.
wwp.university-uk.com /university-of-wales-newport/index.htm   (189 words)

  
 Newport Castle, Newport - South Wales - UK Attraction
Newport Castle, Newport - South Wales - UK Attraction
Newport Castle was built in the 14th Century and was extensively destroyed by Owain Glyndwr.
The remains stand on the banks of the river Usk surrounded by main roads and the railway line and is largely unappreciated.
www.ukattraction.com /south-wales/newport-castle.htm   (186 words)

  
 Vegetarian Restaurant Newport Wales Health Food Stores and vegan restaurants
It is advised to call before you visit any listing in this restaurant directory to be sure of the open hours, etc...
Read or add notes, events, travel information for the city of Newport.
- Add health food stores or vegetarian restaurants in Newport.
www.happycow.net /europe/wales/newport/index.html   (206 words)

  
 Libary and Information Services at the University of Wales Newport
Libary and Information Services at the University of Wales Newport
We are innovative, dynamic and flexible, demonstrating both leadership and support in providing learning resources.
We shall provide a single point of contact for students’ learning support needs, enable increased access to our facilities and provide essential support services for all University of Wales, Newport staff.
lis.newport.ac.uk   (56 words)

  
 Internet ArtResources - Complimentary Listing - Newport Museum and Art Gallery - Newport, Wales U.K.
Internet ArtResources - Complimentary Listing - Newport Museum and Art Gallery - Newport, Wales U.K. Complimentary Listings
Permanent collection of early English oils & watercolours and modern Welsh art
If this is your listing, we ask that you personally update your listing whenever changes are made to your site.
www.artresources.com /guide/comp.ihtml?a=5470   (86 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | Wales
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