Newport, Isle of Wight

Newport is the capital of the Isle of Wight, an island off the south coast of England. Newport is located just north of the center of the island, at the beginning of the navigable portion of the River Medina, which flows into the Solent to the north. The population is 23,957 (as of 2001).

History

After the archaeological find of a Roman villa in 1926 with floor heating, sauna, massage room and large kitchen dating from about 280 AD, is to start from a settlement at this time.

In the 12th century, the city and the island was conquered by the Normans. 1377 during a train of the French conquest large parts of the city were destroyed. In 1608 Newport was the Borough, an administrative unit explains.

Attractions

Many Georgian and Victorian houses and other buildings have been preserved. For example, the colonnades lined guild hall, designed by architect John Nash in 1816 grown along with the bell tower in 1887. Here is now the Museum of the island's history.

The Seaclose Park on the east bank of the Medinaflusses has been for several years the scene of the Isle of Wight rock festival.