NEWPORT did little by word or deed to recognise the 75th anniversary of the city’s worst wartime air raid. 
At 2am, on Tuesday morning, July 1,1941, an enemy aircraft dropped up to eight parachute mines across the city. The biggest death toll was in the Eveswell Street area of Maindee, where 36 people died, the youngest 12 months old, the eldest 87 years of age. More than 50 were injured, many seriously. 
In addition to the Royal Gwent Hospital, a few temporary mortuaries were established around the town. 
Later that morning, the St Julian’s High School opened its doors for the first time, after an opening ceremony attended by the Mayor of Newport. 
Today, that devastated area is occupied by the Maindee Fire and Rescue Stations, Toc H, The Good Companions Club and bungalows. 

Keith Wood
Monnow Way

Newport