Folk of the Footbridge
Welcome to the Folk of the Footbridge podcast. Join us as we take you on a journey through time and over the river Usk. We’ll delve into the history books of Newport and share with you memories, music, and poems as you wander along the riverbank today. Inspiration for the Folk of the Footbridge stems from the city footbridge in the heart of Newport. Every day hundreds of people cross the river using the footbridge. Children on their way to school, commuters, families going shopping, sports fans heading to the game, cyclists, runners and people meeting friends at nearby coffee shops and restaurants. The project was made possible through a 15min heritage grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Cadw and Welsh Government.
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Episodes
Tuesday Aug 17, 2021
Tuesday Aug 17, 2021
Today we explore the vibrancy of the Maindee Festival, our iconic Transporter Bridge with the grace of Apollo and the strength of Hercules, aurochs, birds of paradise and Roman mosaics.
The Folk of the Footbridge project is a collaboration between the Friends of Newport Museum and Art Gallery and Newport Museums and Heritage Service.
The project has been made possible through a 15min Heritage Grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Welsh Government and Cadw.
Tuesday Aug 17, 2021
Tuesday Aug 17, 2021
In our second episode we imagine what Medieval Newport would have looked like to its residents, reveal the history of Rodney Parade and share "Stave Bridge" by local musicians Bongo Peet, Aled Evans and Jon Lilygreen.
The project has been made possible through funding from a 15min Heritage Grant from National Lottery Heritage Fund, Welsh Government and Cadw
Tuesday Aug 17, 2021
Tuesday Aug 17, 2021
French Circus Stars, Harry Houdini, Paddle Steamers and the discovery of the Newport Medieval Ship are just some of the stories uncovered in our first podcast.
The Folk of the Footbridge project is a collaboration between the Friends of Newport Museum and Art Gallery and Newport Museums and Heritage Service.
This podcast has been made possible through funding from a 15min heritage grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Cadw and Welsh Government.