Keith Cameron

Responsible for the design of some of the country’s most important coastal defence structures.\

Born and raised in Newport, he is a passionate Newportonian with a deep commitment to the city’s history and heritage.

A multiple award-winning academic author, he has published widely on subjects ranging from flooding and health to climate change, and has delivered numerous talks on Newport’s past and present, including the redevelopment of Pill in the 1970s, the great flood of 1607, and the unique tides of the River Usk.

His latest work, Mr Newport, is a biography of his father, Aubrey Hames – a beloved political leader and arguably the most influential figure in Newport’s public life during the latter half of the twentieth century. Aubrey’s legacy includes protecting Tredegar House from demolition, reshaping the city centre, and saving Newport from ill-considered development schemes. Written with both professional rigour and personal devotion, the book explores how Aubrey Hames helped shape the city’s modern identity, and how his influence continues to inspire his son’s passion for Newport today.