By Press Release
Newport Heritage Day, celebrated on September 7, saw the town bustling with excitement and activity. More than 500 classic cars lined the Quay, while Newport Minster alone welcomed 600 visitors.
Free entry to museums, engaging tours, informative workshops, and dynamic displays transformed the town into a hub of historical celebration. Additionally, the community consultation at 64 High Street provided a platform for meaningful exchanges about how NCCC responds to residents’ priorities.
Highlights of the day included presentations by the IW Council Archaeology team and Finds Liaison Officer, Gary from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission in The Minster. The IW Family History Society and the Unity Hall archive also offered captivating insights into local genealogy and history. Edward Nash from Time Jump Histories brought a corner of Flanders to The Minster.
Family activities, guided tours at Newport Minster, and various interactive creative sessions with artist Trudie Wilson ensured that there was something to pique everyone’s interest. Local shops contributed to the historic atmosphere with displays featuring relics and stories of past occupants, like Green Shield Stamps, Lennard’s boots and shoes, saddlers and local newspaper offices, sparking lively discussions.
“The overwhelming participation and feedback from the community have been incredibly positive,” said a spokesman for Shaping Newport. “This day not only celebrated our rich history but also brought together the community in a way that truly showed the spirit of Newport.”
