A very old photograph probably around 1890. Trinity Church on the right and St Mary's in the centre. The block of shop and houses next to the steps has not yet been built, allowing a glimpse of St Thomas' in the distance. The shops were built around 1891 so the photograph pre-dates that. Newport Inn ...
This photograph shows the newly refurbished bar at the Seymour Hotel (latterly Riverview Lodge) 1980.
These newspaper cuttings give details of the sale in May 1882 of the contents of the Royal Hotel in the Royal Buildings on Tay Street. Clearly the hotel wasn't being sold as a going concern, as every single item in the 28 rooms was being offered for sale. Mr Keay, the manager of the hotel, ...
A newspaper advert for the Seymour Hotel in 1975. The Seymour, now Riverview Lodge care home, operated as a hotel from 1949 until 1989. The eagle-eyed will still spot traces of the words Seymour Hotel painted in large letters along the river-facing garden wall. This ensured that all travellers on the ferry from Dundee knew ...
During 2019-2020 this ground at the rear of the Newport Hotel was being cleared for possible future house building. The photographs show what appears to be extensive cellar space. These cellars would have provided storage space below the old stabling for the inn.
Seymour Hotel Advert from 1970. The Seymour Hotel operated from Seymour House, now Riverview Lodge care home, from 1949 until 1989.
The Seymour Charter was a social club which met in the Seymour Hotel (now Riverview Lodge care home). The newscutting dates from their first meeting in 1971. The tankards which can be clearly seen here hung around the bar in the 'snug'.
A book of matches advertising the Seymour Hotel, probably from around the 1960s.