Dance hall, food stalls and Argos: The history of a beloved Newport venue
In around 130 years of existence, it has transformed into a cinema, a dance hall and a bingo hall, among other things
12:54, 15 JAN 2021
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One of the most recognisable buildings in Newport city centre is set to undergo an ambitious development, adding the latest chapter to a venue with a colourful past.
The building in Stow Hill. Picture: Google Maps Following further uses as a nightclub and bar, the building was also used as an Argos Extra, and more recently it has housed the Stow Hill Market, a street food pop-up event. But now with the building mostly empty, plans have been submitted to bring it back into use as apartments. The proposals would see a rear extension added, and flats provided over three of the five floors.
How the building could look from the side. Picture: Chamberlain Moss King Architecture This includes 21 one-bedroom flats and 15 two-bedroom flats, which would be managed by Newport City Homes.