A model of the B L Nairn ferry. One of the most loved of all the Fifies.
Toy car lent to exhibition 2016. Label reads: "Toy car which belonged to John Berry. Made in woodwork shop under the direction of Mr Burns of the Mars Training Ship. The ship was anchored off Woodhaven, Newport and provided training for the Merchant Navy for underprivileged boys until 1929, when the ship was towed away and broken ...
Wooden chess box made by the Mars boys in the workshops.
Wooden crumb tray made by Mars boys.
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.
The Swimming Cup This was presented to Newport Swimming Club in 1928 by Stewart Ramsay, a goldsmith in Dundee who was also very involved in Newport Boating Club. The cup was only competed for once, in 1928, and was won by Agnes Milne, later Mrs Holman of Kinbrae.
Bottles from William Doig the Chemist.
Two toilet flush pull chains from local plumbers, Betsworth and Barlow who operated between 1894-1970s and James Jack and Sons, 1880-1980.
This wooden paper knife was made by the Mars boys in their workshops.
These wooden stools were made by the Mars boys in their workshops.
Doig the chemist’s apprentices' drawer. It has been signed by all trainee chemists dating back to 1887.
Suppository Makers from Doig's chemist shop.
Pill boards from Doig the Chemist's shop.
Pestle and mortar from Doig the Chemist's shop.
Medals presented to Newport School pupils, 1926-1966. Medals included Fraser Medal, Forrest Medal, Douglas Mitchell Medal, Dr T P Stewart Medal, Gavin Arthur Wilson Medal, James Minty Medal.
Wooden nodding parrot toy made by Mars boys.
Curling Club badge, showing a game in progress on the lower pond, plus the little clubhouse.
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 old Newport School clock, salvaged from the demolition site after Newport School closed in 1977.
The Mars Training Ship was berthed in the Tay off Woodhaven from 1869-1929. This panel was stitched by Cat Jones.
Wormit Lawn Tennis Club Gentlemen's Singles Cup. The cup was presented to the club in 1922 by G D MacDougald. After World War II the cup was gifted to Frank Harrison who had won it five times in the 1930s.
Key that opened the gates of the level crossing at East Newport station.
These are the Newport School medals of the Smith family who lived in Woodbine House at 11 King Street. From Left to right: The Fraser medal, presented by Rev Thomas Fraser, minister of St Thomas' Church from 1870 until 1913. Awarded to David L Smith, Dux boy, Session 1920-21. The Dr T P Stewart medal presented by Dr ...