Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery Visits Newport.

Photo reference number: 2142

On Saturday September 29th 1945 'Monty' visited Newport and was made the 11th Freeman of the town. This photo was taken in Commercial Street. Newport's Mayor, George Armstead, met Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery at the railway station and walked with him through the town. After lunch at the Kings Head 'Monty' was duly enrolled as the 11th Freeman of Newport at the Great Central Hall.

Behind the crowd we can see Reynolds & Co Ltd., drapers, milliners, fancy warehousemen & house furnishers, 149 - 151 Commercial Street; and Joan's Fashion Shop, 152 Commercial Street.

From a private collection.

See Jim Dyer's Article, 'Freemen of the Borough of Newport'