Search the archiveCurrently displaying: 1 result. Clear the searchYou've searched for:format: "Newspaper cutting" xSubject: "Newport Braes" x Search term Sort by: RelevanceTitleOldestNewest Swimming Club Celebration 1896 Three newspaper extracts describing the events of 2nd July 1896, when the recently formed Newport Bathing Association was inaugurated. The Braes were of course packed with people, the bathing pavilion and the surrounding area were decorated with flags, and the Mars band played all afternoon and into the evening. Spectators enjoyed swimming displays and an ...