Newport Gwent past & present

[@alunchurcher7060]

I went to Hatherleigh back in the 1970's Mr Boxer was my class teacher a real stickler for real ink not biro. Seeing my home town as it once was to how it is now is shocking. The now a city Newport has had many changes over many years. It's sad to see some of the building either gone for good or in need of demolition. Big industry an full employment has been replaced by small and mass unemployment and despair.

[@collidingplanetsexploring6630]

I went there between 1981 and 1982. It was such a beautiful school. Such a shame it’s gone now. My teacher was Mrs Kemp. Yes, town is a shocking place now. They should have left John Frost Square alone.

[@veganvixenhelen]

I'm sure I remember you Alun, from Hatherleigh. If you reply to this I'll let you know who I am. I live not far from there and occasionally walk along the back of the school (long gone now) with the dog. Yes, Newport is not the same lovely place it once was when we were in school.

[@alunchurcher7060]

@@veganvixenhelen go on then!

[@veganvixenhelen]

@@alunchurcher7060 Do you remember the girl who hid the bell in the sandpit at Hatherleigh? That was me - Helen Chave.

[@alunchurcher7060]

Yes Boxer was a hard nose for ink, my hand used to be covered in it after English classes. I used to place chalk in his flask out of spite. I no longer reside in Newport but I do know how bad it is today. The town centre is neigh on dead. Just glad I don't reside there and never want to again. But still miss the old school it was hard but fun. The thing that let the school down was the punishments were harsh compared to today, but we did learn to behave if not only whilst in school.

[@allenharris1069]

What's Happened? Where's it all gone ?

[@angiethefam4795]

John, Judi, Angela and Dave. Thank You very much for the nostalgictour. Merry Christmas to you All. xx

[@collidingplanetsexploring6630]

Thank you Merry Christmas. :>)

[@Kittydoc90]

Wonderful photos! Thank you!

[@collidingplanetsexploring6630]

+Kittydoc90 Thank you.

[@LL-sq8se]

Very nicely done!!👍🙋🕊️

[@L.O.R.D.Y]

Great video but can you name some of the old buildings thanks

[@collidingplanetsexploring6630]

+lordy 666 From the start, 1 was The royal Gwent Hospital, 2. was St Woolos church, 3 + 4 not sure. 5 + 6 Malpas court. 7. Newport Castle. 8> Old maindee cinema. 9. The Odeon. 10. not sure. 11, 12, 12, 14 + 15 Maindee baths. 16. Newport bridge. 17. Newport bridge and castle. 18. Hatherleigh School. Thats some of them for you. I will make a new one soon and i will name them on the video. Thank you.

[@michaelh5469]

The last building you see in this video... Where is it located? Cheers

[@collidingplanetsexploring6630]

It's up just past St Woolos Newport.

[@roryscottish8053]

Good history video 😎

[@kardro1]

Thanks!

[@thehobbyguy]

Music title?

[@E-D-E2704]

great video

[@collidingplanetsexploring6630]

Thank you.

[@nickclark6001]

I learned how Moxon road got it's name where I used to live !

[@diabeto46]

Great video Wayne

[@collidingplanetsexploring6630]

Thanks Al .Thats an old one.

[@diabeto46]

Love the intro

[@collidingplanetsexploring6630]

Lmao....so glad i changed it.

[@roryscottish8053]

Good history video

[@collidingplanetsexploring6630]

Thank you.

[@paulrysdale2142]

Nice montage :)

[@collidingplanetsexploring6630]

+paul rysdale Thankyou. By the way, i should get my drone by the end of this year....lol. :)

[@paulrysdale2142]

+CollidingPlanets awesome :)

[@roryscottish8053]

Good history

[@L.O.R.D.Y]

Newport the mini city vote out MINI