Two drawings showing plans for the extension to St Thomas' Church in 1902. Plans were drawn on 24 May 1901. As can be seen on second drawing the area of the church would be more than doubled, from a very simple rectangle shape to a building with increased seating in new transepts, as well as ...
Thank you certificate sent to Mrs George Motion of Newport for taking in evacuees.
Lovely birthday cards sent by St Fillan's Church to members of their Sunday School. 1936 - 1937.
Many events were held locally to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of King George V and Queen Mary. They included a baking competition, and here we have a second prize certificate for girdle scones, awarded to Mrs D McLaren of Mars Gardens, Woodhaven.
Receipt from Moodie and Gordon, cycle agents, electrical and motor engineers and wireless dealers, on the High Street, Newport from 1930s until late 1950s.
A well travelled prescription, issued in Newport, then stamped on the reverse in Newcastle, London and Bombay! Prescription issued by Chalmers the chemist.
St Fort House Ground Floor Plan. According to the 1901 census St Fort House had 48 rooms.
This is the official certificate of thanks given to households who took in evacuees during World War II. This photo mentioned in the caption is of the Squibb family of Queen Street who were presented with this certificate.
The story of Wormit's Steele and Brodie beehive works from Brian Nish.
Miss Pilkington died on 14 January, 2002 at the age of 100. She was given the Freedom of the Burgh in 1970.
An account from Historic Scotland explaining the background to the building of St Fillan's Catholic Church in Newport. The church, a most unusual style, was opened in 1893.