The development of the steam ferry service in the 1820s led to the first phase of development in the village. Here in the Fife Herald of 10 April 1823 we see land/houses being advertised for sale in Maryton, the area of East Newport bounded by Tay Street, King Street, Cupar Road and James Street.
Two stained glass panes from the staircase window in Netherlea House, demolished in 2019.
Photo of the storm damage in Kirk Road, Newport taken about 1880. This photograph was found in a very old photograph album, and on the next page was a photograph of the fallen rail bridge. It's highly likely therefore, that the storm damage seen here was caused by the same gale that blew down the ...