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You can also enjoy Newport Explorer in the comfort of your home. Access the PC version of the website at npex.org.uk and click on the map hotspots to enjoy a virtual visit. npex.co.uk Powered by CitY-iNsiGHts ® city-insights.com npex.co.uk Putting More to Explore Into Your Cities, Parks and Neighbourhoods START EXPLORING TODAY! 34 A saint with a reckless past 33 Waltzing on wheels 32 An uprising that shook Newport 31 New use for a sacred building 30 Ice creams and evening strolls 29 Newport’s patchwork church 28 Going to the workhouse 27 Home of the Black and Ambers 26 Swimming with the fish and frogs 25 ‘Supertramp’ poet 24 A ship’s graveyard 23 Theatre, art and a medieval ship 22 ‘All for your delight’ 21 The man who shaped the city 20 Taxes and treats 19 Legendary music venue 18 700 years of shopping 17 The dream of a warrior king 16 Wheelers, dealers and dockers 15 Centre of excellence 14 Powder pink party boat 13 An emporium of iron 12 Castle, canal and cargoes 11 A grand place to stay what’s the story?

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