Wormit loans raised from members in Wormit Bowling Club's first fund-raising.
A fascinating account from the Dundee Masonic Lodge of the ceremony of the laying of the foundation stone of Newport pier 1823.
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.
Wartime permit allowing John Don to use his boat on the river, only during daylight hours below the railway bridge, but anytime above the bridge.
An advertisement for JT Young, Motor Engineer, probably 1920s.
A receipt and advertisement for James Jack and Sons, Plumbers, 1957. The business began in 1880 in the High Street, and moved to Union Street in 1890. In the early 1900s, a showroom was opened in premises adjacent to Harp Cottage, Tay Street (in 2020 Little Beehive Nursery), while the workshop remained in Union Street.
Programme for a regimental sports day held by the Highland Light Infantry in Windmill Park in August 1918. Proceeds were to go to the Dundee Red Cross Society.
Record of air raid on St. Andrews when Newport rescue party assisted.
Lovely birthday cards sent by St Fillan's Church to members of their Sunday School. 1936 - 1937.
On 11 November 1974, David Steel, Moderator of the Church of Scotland (and father of David Steel, politician) visited Newport and was given a civic reception in the Blyth Hall, organised by the Town Council.
Newport Railway timetable showing trains between Dundee and Tayport. In 1956 there were 22 trains each way each day.
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.
This shows information provided by Forgan School to the Government in answer to a questionnaire in 1838. It gives details of numbers of pupils etc.
Leaving Certificate from Wormit School, issued to Bridgit Coull and signed by Murdoch Gair, Headmaster, 9 May 1944.
Invitation to the opening of the new Wormit Primary School on 3 October 1978.
Walter Fearn's Dunkirk Rescue Certificate.
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 framed list of fares for crossing the Tay on the ferry from 1961.
Diet sheet showing the rations the Mars boys received. The diet was limited and unvarying, carbohydrate heavy but sustaining. No emphasis on five a day in those days.
A well travelled prescription, issued in Newport, then stamped on the reverse in Newcastle, London and Bombay! Prescription issued by Chalmers the chemist.
Tickets for Wilfred Pickles Have a Go radio show, recorded in the Blyth Hall in the 1950s. Running from 1946 until 1967 the programme was always one of the most popular shows on radio.
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.