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.
Postcard view of the Mars training ship.
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.
Willie Rankine (1890-1976) operated the family joinery business from the workshop at Woodhaven pier. His grandfather William Buist had started the business in 1875. With the death of his mother when he was an infant, Willie grew up with his grand-parents at Woodhaven. Willie had a lifelong interest in the local area and its history. ...
Written by Ena Scott (nee Gleig) in 1989. Ena was born in 1912 and lived nearly all her life in Woodhaven and Wormit. The Bowling Club started at the beginning of this century 1901 and many business men were the first members. At one time bowling was considered to be men only and it was not ...
Miss Pilkington died on 14 January, 2002 at the age of 100. She was given the Freedom of the Burgh in 1970.
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!
The residents of Newport and Wormit have always enjoyed 'strutting their stuff' in musical and dramatic productions. There have been groups of all sorts catering for singers, dancers and budding actors and actresses.
Netherlea was a large family house standing between Newport and Wormit.
Two stained glass panes from the staircase window in Netherlea House, demolished in 2019.
Two photographs of the Newport Artillery Volunteers at Inverdovat, pre World War I. The Volunteers were formed in 1860.
This smart group of young footballers dates from around 1910 with some recognisable old Newport names. In the back is Mr Dow. Back row - W Bruce, W Young, A McFarlane, W Doig, ? Thomson, B Scrimgeour. Middle row - ? Thomson, A Peebles, D Mitchell, D Shepherd. Front row - D Ross, L Honeyman, J Ferrier, P Niven. The ...
Newport braes and beach, with Big Rock and Blyth Fountain
View along Tay Street and the Braes early 1900s, a time it was the done thing to shield from the sun under a parasol.
