Photographs of the Mars boys building a rest camp for invalid boys from Dundee.
Two photographs of the Mars boys participating in outdoor activities at Elie.
Diet sheet showing the rations the Mars boys received. The diet was limited and unvarying, carbohydrate heavy but sustaining. No emphasis on five a day in those days.
This photo, taken on board the Mars, shows the boys in formation and their instructors behind.
The Mars boys at Elie enjoying a sing-song with Chief Officer Burns.
Two paper knives made by Mars boys in their woodwork class.
Photograph of the Mars pipe band. Participation in any of the musical groups on the Mars was much sought after by the boys as it provided opportunities for trips ashore to perform in many different places.
This photograph shows the sheds at Woodhaven Pier that were built and fitted out by the Mars boys, and used as workshops. They were used by the Scouts in the 1930s and briefly after the war, and used by the Norwegian soldiers during the war as a cookhouse and for accommodation.
From 1869 until 1929 the Mars training ship was a familiar sight moored out in the river off Woodhaven pier.
The Mars training ship was home to up to 400 boys at a time. While on board the boys were subjected to strict discipline, but learned skills that stood them in good stead for the rest of their lives.
Days on Mars followed a regular routine, with the boys working hard, observing strict discipline. Leisure time was limited and very precious.
The Mars training ship and its brig the Francis Molison. The Francis Molison was donated in 1881 and much of the boys' practical nautical training took place on board. Each year it made a trip around the coast of Britain, and the change of routine that this voyage provided was much enjoyed by the boys.
Set of four photos of the Mars training ship and some of the Mars boys (framed).
Photograph of staff and boys posing on board the Mars Training Ship. Date unknown.
The Francis Molison was used to provide the Mars boys with more seagoing skills and nautical experience. Here they show off their agility as they take up their positions all over the ship's masts and rigging.
A photograph of Chief Officer Flynn and the boat crews at Woodhaven, with the Mars in the background.
A newspaper letter about James Tait who was missionary to the boys on the Mars training ship for 48 years. It was written to the Newspaper by Willie Rankine of Woodhaven.
Model of East Newport Railway Station created for 2016 Old Newport Exhibition. Spot the level crossing, footbridge, phone box, station building, railway carriage on platform, two coal merchants, sidings, signal box and up platform shelter. A very realistic representation!
Mrs Blyth Martin’s name is well known in Newport, thanks to her generosity in donating the Blyth Hall to the ...
Two photographs of the Newport Artillery Volunteers at Inverdovat, pre World War I. The Volunteers were formed in 1860.
Newport Boating Club Commodore's Cup, also known as the Leng Cup. Presented to Newport Boating Club by John Leng in 1891. With the demise of Newport Boating Club it is now in the care of Wormit Boating Club. (Wrongly labelled in photograph.)
A very early view of Newport Bowling Club, probably around 1880.
For over one hundred years four chemists served the pharmaceutical needs of the village.
Display board showing the Newport Club presidents from the founding of the club in 1871 until 2022. The first-named president, Albert Grothe, was engineer on the ill-fated first rail bridge.
