The Blyth Hall and flagpole, probably around 1900 as it looks as if it pre-dates the building of the manse next door (1902).
Photograph of the Blyth Hall before its extension to the front in 1974. Newport School and the Congregational Church can be seen beyond.
The Blyth Hall in the 1920s. The drawing was produced to demonstrate the paint shades that would be used in redecoration! However it's much more interesting for us now as it shows off the magnificent roof that was hidden with a false ceiling in 1974. Note also the ornate plaster-work around every window, which is ...
Four amazing photographs showing the real Blyth Hall roof. In 1974 a false ceiling was installed in the hall, which no doubt helped with heating, but it hid this magnificent roof. Architect Robert Lorimer, designer of the Scottish National War Memorial in Edinburgh Castle, and of our own Newport memorial, described this ceiling as one ...
An elegant Blyth Street, showing St Thomas' Church and manse, Blyth Hall and flagpole, and Newport School. Very noticeable are the decorative wrought iron railings, all removed for metal salvage during World War II.
A group of Brownies at flagpole outside Blyth Hall, probably around 1970. Photograph taken before extension to front of hall in 1974.
Painting of Mr William and Mrs Isabella Blyth Martin, on show in the Blyth Hall.
Details of refurbishment and renewal of Blyth Hall flagpole in 2000.
A photograph of a head and shoulders sculpture of Mrs Blyth Martin by Italian sculptor Tadlioni, on show in the Blyth Hall. The bust was unveiled at the grand inauguration ball in October 1890 held in the Blyth Hall on the completion of the hall extension to the rear. The extension, like the hall itself, ...