Columns from both the old bridge and the new bridge, showing the contrast between them.
The Mars Training Ship was berthed in the Tay off Woodhaven from 1869-1929. This panel was stitched by Cat Jones.
Pestle and mortar from Doig the Chemist's shop.
Pill boards from Doig the Chemist's shop.
Two versions of the same postcard, one coloured, showing the Fifeshire steam ferry. The Fifeshire was in operation on the crossing from 1858 until 1929, an astonishing 71 years.
A postcard showing the Mars Boys spelling Happy New Year on Woodhaven Railway embankment (now the nature trail). The Mars can be seen behind.
This postcard shows the Francis Molison, a boat used by the Mars boys to gain seamanship skills and experience, berthed at Woodhaven Pier. The Mars is on the water behind.
The local volunteers who hoped to defend their country in the years before World War I.
Newspaper photograph of rededication ceremony of Mars boys' commemoration stone and plaque.
Newspaper account of the boys on the Mars training ship, printed in 1989 on the 60th anniversary of the ship leaving the Tay.
A fine view of Dundee and the replacement rail bridge. We wonder if anyone can manage to count the chimney stacks in this photograph! Changed days indeed.
For almost 100 years the old Royal Buildings were a landmark on Tay Street.
Since 1879 Newport School has fulfilled the educational needs of the village, first on the site in Blyth Street, then from 1977 on the outskirts of the village on the Cupar Road.
A set of photographs showing the construction of the replacement rail bridge between 1880 and 1887. The final photograph shows the crowd of onlookers on the Esplanade at Dundee as the bridge is load-tested. Note several bare-footed children.
An account of Sir John Leng's life written by Gordon Small. It covers his arrival in Dundee then shows how the innovative practices he introduced helped build the publishing empire with which we are still familiar today.
Sketch of Newport School after closure in 1977. The image was used on a greetings card.
News article from the Courier dated 6 April 2020 featuring East Newport, West Newport and Wormit stations.
A closer view of St Fillan's Church on the corner of William Street and King Street.
Booklet giving an account of the history of St Fillan's Free church, written to celebrate the centenary of the opening of the first free church in 1843.
Newspaper article on St Fillan's Church from 26 January 1957.
St Fillan's Church. A more unusual view from William Street. During World War Two, the church spire was used by Norwegian pilots to align their Catalinas on the correct flight path for landing at Woodhaven, following their secret missions over enemy-occupied Norway.
A postcard of St Fort dairy, around 1900. This very unusual little building with its encircling verandah is still visible from the main road today. Its thatched roof is supported by these wooden props. The verandah was beautifully tiled and the windows were of leaded glass. The creamery supplied milk, butter and cream to the ...
St Fort House Ground Floor Plan. According to the 1901 census St Fort House had 48 rooms.
St Fort House in the snow looking north.
