Sir Charles Morgan was a wealthy landowner and MP in nineteenth century Newport. His company cut the first town dock and constructed Commercial Street, shaping the Newport we now know.
Despite his wealth and status, Morgan’s first love was farming and he set up a cattle market in the town.
He also donated land for a Newport Union poor house on Stow Hill.
Newport people are still fond of Sir Charles – his statue is a much-loved landmark.
Tredegar House