Westgate Buildings
Historic Building
GB
Significant Site
A 19th Century hotel building which was the site of the pro democracy Newport Rising riot on 4 November 1839, led by John Frost. Protesters sought the release of five men under arrest at the hotel, leading to 100 British Army soldiers killing 22 Chartists
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Address: Commercial Street, Newport
Country: GB
Category: Historic Building
Importance: Significant Site (7/10)
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