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Wharf Road, NEWPORT, NP19 0WB

At the junction with Victoria Avenue,Maindee

A small part of the Maindee shopping area, along Chepstow Road. Shown here are Monmouthshire Building Society, Billy Bonka's sweet shop and ToteSport. At the date of this photo, August 2009, Billy Bonka's was still trading here. On a visit to the area on November 1st 2009, I saw a sign in the window which stated that Billy Bonka's premises closed on October 17 2009. Billy Bonka's expected to reopen 'at the end of October' in premises at 24 Charles Street, Newport.

Located between Victoria Avenue and Albert Avenue, the Art Deco design of the building stands out among the Edwardian-era houses around it. Grade II listed status was awarded in 2003. Plans to open new swimming baths in Newport were first considered in 1933, and a number of sites were explored before this one was chosen. With good access to and from the town centre and close to Maindee shops, the site was considered ideal. With a fusion of generous curves and simple lines, the modernist influence of the early 20th century is clearly seen in the building, designed by Newport Borough architect C F Ward. This style was very much in vogue when the doors first opened on July 14, 1938. A popular venue for decades, by the start of the 21st century it had begun to show its age. In 2005, Newport City Council decided to close down the building as it would have cost over £2 million to update it to current-day standards.

Located at 164 Chepstow Road, just on the west side of the Wharf Road junction. A tandoori restaurant that also provides a takeaway service.

The pub is named after Viscount Tredegar (1831-1913), a member of the Morgan family who were major landowners and benefactors in the Newport area. http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1038078 for more information From 1939 to 1961, this building was Maindee Cinema, with seating for about 1200. Later it was used as a bingo hall. The pub opened in 1998.

On the corner of Chepstow Road and Wharf Road are 172 Chepstow Road - Benny's Chicken - takeaway. 170 Chepstow Road - Ozzy's - barber shop. UPDATE June 2012. Benny's is now Roosters. http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2987584

The entrance is from Chepstow Road on the left. The much longer side of the pub is in Victoria Avenue. On the left side of the pub are Neyaz Crib, barbers, and Newport Mini Market.

Takeaway on the corner of Chepstow Road and Wharf Road, formerly Benny's. http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1693112

Located at 135-137 Chepstow Road. Lessons available include Taekem-Kwan kickboxing, fitness kickboxing, judo, taekwondo, boxercise & circuit training. There is also Leanne's Little Dragons for 4-5 year olds.

On the east side of the B4237 Wharf Road viewed across Chepstow Road. Ahead for George Street Bridge over the River Usk.