Newport School: photo from the early 1900s.
Newport School: photo from the early 1900s.
Photo of Newport School pupils in the early 1900s
Newport School: photo from early 1900s
The Swimming Medallion The swimming medallion was presented to the swimming club by John Berry, President 1857-58. Mr Arthur Lees of Freuchie was the last man to win the medallion in 1928, and he returned it to the Berry family in 1988.
Framed photo of the members of Newport Tennis Club, probably taken in the early 1900s.
For almost 100 years until local government reorganisation in 1975, the affairs of the burgh were managed by the elected town council.
28 provosts served the burgh of Newport-on-Tay between 1887 and 1975.
The boundary of the Newport Police Burgh was defined by large stones. Some of these boundary stones can still be spotted today.
Just a few of the events organised by the town council during the time they controlled the affairs of the burgh.
There were 28 provosts between 1887 and 1975. They are all shown here.
Comic postcard by Cynicus showing the Newport to Dundee ferry. From his production base in Tayport, Cynicus, real name Martin Anderson, produced thousands of hugely popular comic postcards in the early 1900s.
Three newscuttings from November 2023 reporting on the events held by Newport-on-Tay Church of Scotland to celebrate 150 years since the building of their church. The 150th anniversary had actually been in 2020 but Covid delayed events until the weekend of 4-5 November 2023.
A poster advertising a weekend of events on 4th-5th November 2023 in celebration of the church's 150th anniversary, and a programme leaflet for the anniversary concert in the church. The church had opened in 1870 so in fact the celebrations were three years late, with all events having been delayed by the Covid pandemic.
Rankine's joinery business was situated in what is known as The Old Boathouse at Woodhaven until the 1990s. This newspaper article describes the firm at the time of its centenary in 1975.
Travelling in style down on the old Granary Lane pier early 1900s. At the time of the photograph Granary Lane was Gas Lane. In the distance the bathing and boating huts can be seen on the braes.
Relaxing on the shore at Scroggieside, Wormit. The Mars training ship is in the background. Early 1900s.
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.
Police dance in Blyth Hall.
Newspaper article giving details of the duties and problems encountered by the local 'bobby' at Wormit at the very start of the 20th century. The article is written by Willie Rankine of Woodhaven.
The other half of the post Office House and Mrs Annie Patrick and her family. They lived with father David in the upstairs flat.
The old post office building still today has stamp machines on the wall outside. A M Anderson was post-master, watchmaker, jeweller and optician. He was also a photographer who took many of the early 20th century postcard views.
