Trades and Businesses in Newport

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	Henry Elkes, Elkes Confectioners, Newport Henry Elkes(1834-1903). Mr Elkes founded Elkes bakers and confectioners of Middle Row in 1858. Henry married three times. Image 1860s. Photographer Henry Howle.
	Elkes staff outing, Newport Elkes' confectioners & bakers staff and family outing. In the centre is Miss Sarah ('Sally') Elkes. She lived at 3 St Mary Street. Standing far right is Eileen Elkes and 2nd from right Thomas Elkes. 2nd from left, standing, is Marjorie Boughey. These family members and staff worked in the shop, the bakery and the dining rooms. Image 1920s.
	Mrs Ann Elkes of Elkes Confectioners, Newport Mrs Ann Elkes(nee Dawson) - Henry Elkes third wife (1848-1926). Shown sitting at the rear of Elkes' Middle Row premises in her starched apron. Image 1910-1926
	Gasometer, Avenue Road, Newport Gasometer on Avenue Road. On the site of the old Newport Gas Company. At the rear - Serck Audco buildings. All now demolished. Image 1970-80s.
	Cement works, Newport Cement works (Premix) , Avenue Road. Image 2008
	Clearance of Serck Audco site, Newport Clearance of the final buildings of St Marys Works/Audley Engineering/Serck Audco on Audley Road and Audley Avenue roads. Image 2008.
	Thomas Hurd's jug, Newport Jug purchased by Thomas, and commemorating his life - Thomas Hurd, a Newport master bricklayer (1796-1873). He lived and worked in the Sandhole area of the town (now Sandycroft area). His son, William, did not take up the brick-laying business, but had a shop in St Mary Street (now the Advertiser office) and was a general dealer. The last of the Hurds(in the newport area) - Catherine -had a shop in Upper Bar during the mid 20th century. Courtesy of the Hurd family.
	Window cleaner, Newport Window cleaning on Newport High Street. Image 2008.
	Thomas Hurd and his yard, Sandhole, Newport Thomas Hurd (1796-1873) shown in the centre of his yard. He was a master bricklayer. His yard was in the Sandhole area (Water Lane/Stafford Road - now Sandycroft), where he rented accommodation from his relative, Jane Cornmell. His son William (1832-1902) is holding the horse. We believe this picture to have been taken in the Sandhole area, but we are not definite about this. More work is being undertaken to establish the exact date and place. Image probably c. 1860s. Image courtesy of the Hurd family.
	'Still room', 45 High Street, Newport Interior, cellar. Ventillation grill to the still room in the cellar. This equipment was probably put in by Mary Dean - a perfumerer c.1800. The premises -45 High Street - were built by the parents of Miss Dean to establish her in her business as a perfumerer. Image 2000-2005
	85 High Street, Newport Interior, ground floor. Showing Roger Price's photographers shop. Note the steps in the middle of the shop - this is called an 'encroachment'. It shows that centuries ago the shop/building owners moved the building closer towards the High Street. Many very old properties on the High Street and St Mary Street, have encroachments. Image 1995-2005
	'Still room', 45 High Street, Newport Interior, cellar. Bench in 'still room'. There is the hole of a strainer on the the right hand side of the bench. This equipment was probably put in by Mary Dean - a perfumerer c.1800. The premises -45 High Street - were built by the parents of Miss Dean to establish her in her business as a perfumerer. Image 2000-2005
	Showell Mill, Sambrook, near Newport Interior, showing water coming out of 'launder' to wheel number two. Also shows the iron support to the 'launder' and behind the water is the axel hole for wheel number one. The mill was either built or rebuilt by Thomas Kynnersley in 1788 and was, unusally, a mill with two wheels. This is a listed building. Image 2008.
	Newport mangle Locally made mangle with the name "J Tucker, Newport" on the top. This was on display in Herbert Tucker's ironmonger's shop. Image courtesy of the Newport Advertiser 1986
	Blacksmiths shop Sutton near Newport From the collection of Bill Whittall 1900 - 1915
	Railway inn Newport Licensees, Sam & Brenda Vaughan Image courtesy of Newport Advertiser 1993
	The New Inn, Newport - kitchen range An old kitchen range uncovered during refurbishment. 1990
	Addison & Lewis bottle, Newport Bottle from Addison & Lewis, Newport (Salop) brewery. Found at the rear of 33 High Street (Wilson's). 1998
	Henry Howle, Newport photographer Early image from the photographer Henry Howle (working c. 1863 -1885), showing an unidentified child to the left, and to the right (the reverse), showing his business card. Henry Howle was born in Tibberton, and worked from 14 High Street. By 1901 the census shows his widow Elizabeth (82) as the photographer and her son(51) William as the assistant. He eventually took over the business in the early years of the 20th century. Further images showing Henry and William Howle's business cards on the rear of photographs, can be found using 'Advanced Search'. Image c.1863-70
	Slaughterhouse, 51 High Street, Newport A timber-framed building which was used in the 20th century as a slaughterhouse. This building was at the rear of WH Masons butchers at 51 High Street. The railings in the forefront were for transporting the dead animals to the shop. This area has all been demolished to make way for the Crown Mews development. 1980s
	Serck Audco, Newport Aerial view of works in Audley Avenue. Also showing town's gasometer (left). 1950 - 1970
	Roadsweeper on High Street Newport Bert Evans (Father of former Councillor John Evans) employed by Newport Urban District Council. Last pavement sweeper before Wrekin District Council took over. His cart has two dustbins and a broom. 1974
	Smoking tower, 34 St Mary Street Newport Exterior rear of 34 St Mary Street. Burgage plot showing drying/smoking tower. Probably used either for drying bark or smoking fish. Now demolished. 1988
	The Pheasant Inn, Newport - licensees New licensees of The Pheasant Inn, Upper Bar; Paul Quinn and Jane Crane. Paul was 29 at the time. He is now a local photographer, helps with Newport Town Football Club and local charities and is a well known character throughout the town. 1993 Image Courtesy of Newport Advertiser
	The Honeysuckle Inn, Newport - licensees Mr and Mrs Aled Jones - licensees of the Honeysuckle on Beaumaris Road. Aled was made a Worthy Citizen by the Advertiser for his work in sport (football). 1993 Image courtesy of Newport Advertiser
	Tuckers Ironmongery business, Newport Herbert Tucker's ironmongery shop interior. 53-55 High Street. This building fell down in 1989. 1988 Image courtesy of Newport Advertiser
	Newport clergy Officiating probably at a wedding. (Unidentified church). 1940 - 60
	Baker's oven, 33 High Street, Newport Interior. Bakers oven inside 33 High Street. Previously Slaneys bakers & confectioners. An image which shows the detail of the oven can be seen by entering "33 High Street" into the Advanced Search engine. 1980 - 2000
	Windmill, Newport Windmill erected by the Marsh Trustees in 1796 for the benefit of the town. It was situated at the north end of Broomfield Road. Photographed when it was in a ruinous state - probably c. 1894.
	Porter, Newport Cottage Hospital The porter and gardener - Mr William Crosby. 1951
	Showroom, 73 High Street, Newport Bike and scooter showroom - R. Richards at 73, High Street. Image courtesy of Newport Advertiser 1959
	Serck Audco, Newport Demolition of buildings used by Serck Audco in Audley Road/Avenue. This site was established by Thomas Underhill in 1869 as Audley Engineering and they produced agricultural engineering and bicycles. Serck bought the company in 1955. It was renamed Serck Audco and manufactured industrial valves. 1980 - 90
	Draper, 87, High Street, Newport Hutchin Drapers. Also shows original passage (to the right) at 85 to back of business. At the rear of this building there are still in existence extensive timber-framed sections. 1960 - 70
	Canal, near Newport Canal worker with his horses somewhere in the Newport area. Rob Prentice in his history of Newport, described the picture as "boats on the cut".
	Cyril Town, Newport A Newport man who made it in the entertainment business in London. He worked in "Dad's Army", "On the Buses", and as a Dalek operator in "Dr Who" in the 60s and 70s. He was also in " The Jackson Jollies" amateur dramatics, before taking up acting fulltime. 2005
	'Tin man Jones', Newport Mr & Mrs John & Ellen Jones. John Jones was born c.1866 and was a brazier and tinsmith. He worked at first for John Davies and then he worked on his own behalf. His workshop was at the rear of the Swan Inn, Lower Bar. Mr Jones carried on working till 1949 when he was 84 years. Newport History Society recorded his daughter's reminiscences (Florence Machin) in 1991, and this recording is in the History Society's archives. All his work was made to order. 1912
	W T Booth, Newport photographer Only existing photo by an early Newport photographer, W T Booth, Lower Bar, showing unidentified child to the left and on the right the reverse of the photo showing business card. c.1880s
	Hogben's Garage, Newport Lower Bar. From the right: Bert Price, Robert G Smallman, Jim Warrender, Phyllis Warrender, Mrs 'Tod' Hogben, Mr Hogben jnr? Mr Hogben senior. 1947
	Agates Garage, Newport Agates Garage, Chetwynd End showing petrol pumps and air pump/dispenser. To the left is the end wall of the Kings Head Inn. There is still a garage on the corner to this day, although not selling petrol. 1932
	North Shropshire Sawmills traction engine, Newport North Shropshire Saw Mills,owned by John Ashworth & Co. Steam traction engine hauling a 'drag'. Photographed at Newport station. 1910 - 1920
	Mr Warrender's forge, Newport Stafford Street. On the left Mr Jack Middleton; in the centre Mr Alfred Warrender and on the right Mr Arthur Wickstead. The little girl is Phyllis Warrender. The forge was on the corner of Stafford Street and Audley Road. (now demolished). 1916
	Token - halfpenny Obverse and reverse of trade token of Robert Huddell 1666. Date unknown
	Serck Audco showing Bill Talbot of Church Aston, Newport Bill Talbot on his retirement from Serck Audco. He had worked as a despatch foremen there. He lived at 31 Well Row then afterwards at The Dale, Church Aston. 1976
	Davies brazier's shop, 128-130 High Street, Newport Some of the products that they made are outside on the pavement. The workshop was owned by Owen and John Davies. Also shown in the background is the District Register Office. John Jones (aka'Tin Man Jones') worked here before he set up on his own. c 1884-1914
	Millstone found at rear of 41-51 High Street, Newport Millstone found at the back of 41 - 51 High Street at the time of redevelopment (prior to the building of Crown Mews development). 2006
	Working group Newport area Company/business unknown. Burt Bockley second from right in back row - carpenter. Dick Talbot 7th from left. 1958
	John Scott, chimney sweep, Church Aston, near Newport Of Newtown, Church Aston (c1867 - 1929) with daughter, Frances astride bike with chimney sweep's rods on cross bar. Mr Scott was St Andrew's sexton and parish clerk for 22 years. 1910 - 20
	Newport industrial interior Possibly Ashworth's or Audley Engineering, as these two were the major industrial establishments in the town. Showing Lilian Scott and her brother, Walter or Charlie. The wheel of steam engine in the foreground. Image c.1906.
	Happy Days cafe, 48 - 50 High Street Newport Interior of Happy Days Cafe. owned by Austins Coaches, later Happy Days Coaches. Cafe run by Mrs Gladys Smallman. This cafe catered particularly for coach parties. 1950 - 1960
	Happy Days Cafe, 48-50 High Street, Newport Happy Days Cafe, 48 - 50 High Street owned by Austins 1940 - 60
	Grocery and ironmongery stores, Newport 16-20 St Mary Street. On the left is Samuel Hayward's grocery store (18 - 20) and next shop to the right is his brother, William Hayward's ironmongery business (16). This is an early open-halled building (like the Guildhall) - possibly also 15th century and has a long range of timber framed buildings at the back. 1920 - 1930
	The Ark Stores, 48 High Street, Newport 48, High Street. Run by Mr Edward Evans. Business existed from 1881-1941. Building demolished and a new Woolworths store built in the 1960s now occupies part of the site. The Ark stores briefly moved to the west side of the High Street. 1920 - 1941
	'The Canister' grocers, Lower Bar, Newport F W Midgley, Grocers, Lower Bar. Their shop was called "The Canister". This shop was run by the Midgley family for 60 years. On the left, Mr Melbourne Midgley and on the right, Mr Tom Middleton. 1981
	J C Lloyd grocers, Newport Staff outside their shop at 14, St Mary Street. John Bushnell, manager second from the right. On the left is Cyril Ferriday and next to him Bob Pearce. The lady in the dark dress is Eileen Hendy. 1920 - 1940
	Mason's butchers, High Street, Newport A champion bull, bought from Sandringham and apparently fed by the hand of King Edward VII. 1900 - 1911
	Shutt's butchers, 22 St Mary Street, Newport The Shutts specialised in pork butchery. Isaiah Shutt opened the butchers shop at 22 St Mary Street from 1870s. Afterwards, Arthur Shutt took over in the 1900s - 1920s. Miss Louise Shutt carried on the business into the 1930s. After which the business was owned by a Mr Minshull but still traded as Shutts. c.1890 - 1910
	Eastman's butchers, Newport Eastman's butcher's shop at 4 St Mary Street, with Mr Wilbraham on the left. He later set up his own butchers shop on the west side of the High Street at 91a. Probably 1930s
	London Drapery Stores, 79 High Street, Newport 79 High Street, London Drapery Stores. Later owned by Plants from 1920s. The windows of the shop are plate glass ("London Glass") and were the first such windows in Newport. This building was converted by Thomas Thompson in the early 18th century into a spacious house from two smaller ones. Thomas Thompson was a very wealthy member of Newport society and the family were 'woolstaplers' (woolmerchants). Image 1918
	Macklin's fish shop, High Strret, Newport In the bowler hat, the owner, Mr R J Macklin with to the left, J Docherty who delivered fish to the villages. Errand boy, Master Tooth is standing behind the delivery bike at the alley which led to Mace's fish and chip "saloon" which also belonged to Mr Macklin. 1920
	Broadbents, animal feed shop, 71 High Street, Newport A. Broadbent & Son, animal feed shop and van at 39, High Street. Ray Broadbent (left) and T. Podmore, errand boy (right). W. Underhills first engineering premises were here. There is a cellar cut out of sandstone where he had his first furnace. mr Underhill moved later to St Mary Street and then to St Mary's Works in 1869. 1920 - 1930
	J. Brown, Newport photographer Invoice for J. Brown, photographer. Successor to the Howle photographic business. Henry (father)and William (son) and Mrs Howle were in business from 1860s to the first decade of the 20th century. The last Directory entry for the Howle business is 1905. 1916
	Serck Audco valves, Newport Two images of a model Serck Audco lubricated plug valve. Left - open. Right - closed. The original model is now in Newport History Society Archives. 2007
	59 High Street, Newport This was once 'The Red Lion' and was in existence c.1690. It closed in 1836, after which it became three shops owned by the Fieldhouse family. The United Counties Bank opened here in 1905 and the building was externally refurbished by Edwin Whittingham in the early 20th century. In 1917 it became Barclays Bank. Image 1st half 20th century.
	Serck Audco, Newport Packing Dept. George Brotherton (L) and Bernard Felton (R) packing valves for export to the Middle East. These valves were used in gas and oil refineries. 1975
	Staff of the Newport Advertiser Staff of the Advertiser printing works at the rear of what is now Brown's Motors, High Street. From left:Bill Tompkinson (compositor), Janet Hoof (bookbinding), Wally Potter (foreman), Peter Jennings (errand boy), George Lees (machinist), Nellie Morant (head of bookbinding dept), Keith Robertson (machinist), Joan Peters (bookbinding), Edna Darlington (bookbinding) and Cliff Bolton (machinist) Previously Sylvester Horne & Bennions who were printers and publishers. Image 1946 - 48
	'Station Garage', Station Road, Newport Proprietor N Aston & Son. Owner Nancy Aston standing by a Ford Pilot car. She lived in the flat above the garage. The company is now run her her grandson, Phil Aston. 1950s
	Taxi and taxi driver, Newport Ford 'Pilot' taxi with driver, Jack Medlicott. Proprietor: N Aston & Son - haulage contractors and taxi service outside their Stafford Street garage (where the rear indoor market is now). 1947.
	Tucker's ironmongers at 53 - 55 High Street, Newport John Tucker (right) in the doorway of his ironmongery shop recently acquired from Mr Samuel Smith. Now Newport Library - after the original collapsed in 1988. The only remaining feature is the castellation facing the High Street. Early 20th century
	Kelly's Store's horse and cart, Newport Kelly's drapery, clothing, boot and furniture store horse and cart which delivered goods within a 10 mile radius of Newport. Also overseas shipping agents. 1900
	Ashworth's Timber Yard, Station Road, Newport Timber yard between Station Road and Wellington Road owned by Muirheads, then Whittinghams and later Ashworths when it was known as North Shropshire Saw Mills. Now a housing development which includes Ashworth Way. 1900 - 1950
	Chetwynd Mills and Creamery, Newport Staff outside Chetwynd Mills and Creamery Company, Forton Road. The creamery staff are wearing aprons and are moving milk churns. The mill staff to the right are working with sacks of flour - see the flour sack on the hoist. The site was in use as a mill/creamery from 1868, when we know the chimney was erected. By 1922 it belong to United Dairies, then it became a site for pig and poultry breeding until 1934. The chimney was demolished in 1946, and it then became a transport site. The building is now demolished and the site is where the Forton Road petrol station is now. 1902-1910
	Bridge & Doxon drapers shop, Newport Bridge & Doxon, drapers, 22-24 High Street, on south side of Bellmans Yard. Showing probably Mrs Jackson, her cousin and other staff. Original shop now demolished. 1920s
	Danby family and coal van, Newport Showing Solomon Danby to the right and Tom or Joe to the left outside 2, Chetwynd Aston. The family ran taxis, a funeral hearse and a coal van. Joe eventually took over the business and also ran the Greyhound Inn, Upper Bar after the War. 1935
	Danby funeral director, Station Bridge Garage, Chetwynd Aston, Newport Danby's hearse which also doubled as a coal van. Station Bridge Garage was at 2, Chetwynd Aston. J W Danby is Joe Danby, son of Solomon. He took over the business and also ran taxis and was the licensee of the Greyhound Inn , Upper Bar. c. 1930
	Business premises, Stafford Street, Newport Previously Jeremy Tucker's ironmongery business. In the 18th and 19th century this was a wool warehouse which belonged to the Thompson family (79 High Street) 1990 - 2000
	George Hill's timber yard, Newport George Hill's timber yard, Upper Bar; after the business had stopped trading. This yard was, in the first half of the 19th century, a farm and farm house was number 16 Upper Bar. 2007.
	Newport grain silo Newport grain silo being painted by Harold Mansell of Bromfields. 1960s
	H. George Mason, butcher, Newport H. George Mason, butcher, St Mary Street. Alley to side. 1900 - 1920
	56 High Street, Newport Boots the Chemist and alley to side. Date unknown
	Mason's butchers, High Street, Newport Mason's butchers, High Street. Some West Highland carcases hanging outside shop. Date unknown
	Mason's butchers, Newport Prize-winning bull at Mason's butchers, High Street with Agricultural Show officials. Shop next door named "Draper". 1900 - 1910
	Ashworth's Timber Business, Newport Station Road. Exterior timber storage yard. 1960s
	Ashworth's Timber Business, Newport Station Road. Exterior timber storage area showing tracks for transporting timber. 1960s
	John B Harrison's lorry, Newport Petrol dealer and haulage business. Lorry outside J C Lloyd's warehouse, New Street. 1910 - 30
	Serck Audco Works, Newport Interior. Grease making machine leak. Serck took over the existing Audley Engineering in 1955, and it became the chief site for the manufacturing of Serck industrial valves. Closed 1998/9 Buildings all now demolished. Image date 1970s
	Aerial view of Serck Audco Works, Audley Avenue, Newport Audley Road site of Serck Audco Works. Taken over by B.T.R. in 1981. Closed 1998/9. Note the circular gasometer far left - this was the site of the original Newport Gas Company, latterly the Gas Board. 1970s
	Aerial view of Serck Audco Works, Audley Avenue Industrial Estate, Newport Serck Audco Works: new site at southern end of Audley Avenue industrial estate. Note the abandoned railway line crossing the top of the image. 1970s
	Mr Harold Mansell, painter, The Shakespeare Inn, Newport Mr Harold Mansell, painter with Bromfields, painting Worthington Ales advert at The Shakespeare Inn. 1950s
	Burgesses agricultural retailer, Newport Burgess's back yard showing agricultural implements and smoking tower at the rear of 34 St Mary Street 1994
	Cattle post from Newport cattlemarket Cattle post and bars, made by WH Underhill agricultural engineers of St Mary Street. It was manufactured in the mid 19th century. Underhill's eventually moved to a site called St Marys Works between Avenue Road and Audley Road in 1869, which later became the Serck Audco. Retrieved from Newport cattle market on its closure. In possession of Mr J Harriman. 2006
	34, St Mary Street, Newport 34, St Mary Street, Whitlock Furniture Dealer at the time of the photo. 1913 - 1922
	Collapse of 53-55 High Street, Newport Collapse of Tuckers ironmongery business, High Street. 1988
	Jeremy Tucker's shop Stafford Street Newport Jeremy Tucker's ironmongers in Stafford Street.This was the town's wool warehouse in the 18th and 19th century, and belonged to the Thompson family. Thomas Thompson had a residence at 79 High Street.The wool warehouse closed in the late 19th century when Thomas Blakemore gave up the business. 1990
	The Guildhall, Newport - hair salon 3 High Street. Exterior, front. 'Gents Saloon' showing Mr. & Mrs Sanders, the owners, outside the shop. This is the right hand part of Guildhall building. The image was taken in the 1930s, because during World War 11 Mr Sanders worked in the Civil Contingencies Secretariat at Donnington. The right hand part of the Guildhall was developed in the early 16th century and had a passageway between it and the earlier, lefthand, building
	Goldleafing clock, St Michael & All Angels church, Chetwynd, near Newport Goldleafing clock at Chetwynd Church. Harold Mansell, employee of Bromfields, decorating with goldleaf. Church built 1867. 1953
	John Rusling Ltd (Newport) John Rusling, Managing Director of John Rusling Ltd., aluminium construction/platform makers. 1983
	Dairy Shop, 83 High Street, Newport Dairy Shop, 83, High Street with Miss Evelyn Blakeman. The creamery was in Forton Road where the petrol station is now. It was called The Chetwynd Mills and Creamery Company. There is a photo of the creamery, which is in the Trades and Businesses Album. 1902
	Draper, 41 High Street Newport Shop display at Braybrook drapers. 41, High Street. Date - trading between c. 1937-71
	Newport brewery This brewery was built towards the end of the 19th century and was behind Springfields malthouse, which is still on Springfields lane. The brewery utilised the spring waters of that part of the town. The brewery was demolished in the 1920s. 1899 Image courtesy Adams Grammar School
	Springfields malthouse Newport Springfields malthouse exterior from Springfields Lane after renovation by John Rusling Ltd. 1970
	John Mason's butchers, Newport John Mason's butchers, 51 High Street. Showing alley with rails for transporting carcases from the slaughterhouse at the rear of the shop. 1994
	Hub caps - Edwards Builders Newport Hub caps from Edwards' (builder) vehicle. 1980s - 1990s
	32 St Mary Street, Newport - sweet shop Mrs Ellen Balmer outside her sweet shop, 32 St Mary Street. This building is now the Newport Advertiser office.Her daughter had the shop after her and children nicknamed her " Sucky Balmer". Previously this shop was owned by William Hurd - a general dealer- and before that Stephen Plant, a shoemaker, after whom 'Plant's Yard' at the back was named. 1890 - 1920
	Hogben's Garage, 1 Lower Bar, Newport Hogben's Garage, 1, Lower Bar, with staff outside.. Was Hogben's Garage now Hospice Shop. This was the house of Edward Jones, a local historian who wrote 'Historical Records of Newport'; he and some companions transcribed some of the manor deeds dating to the 12th century (These are now at Kew.) The Jones's were ironmongers. 1930 - 1950
	Addison's Grocers, 67 High Street, Newport Addison's family grocer and tea dealer, 67, High Street. This building is one of the oldest buildings in town, and has Tudor decoration on the first floor. 1900 - 1950
	Elkes confectioners, Middle Row, Newport Exterior of 66, High Street, (Middle Row) Elkes confectioner and dining rooms at the time of the sale of the business. Now the HSBC Bank. The original Swan Inn was where the HSBC is now, and the licensee moved the business down to Lower Bar. 1958
	Butchers 51 High Street, Newport Rear of WH Mason butchers at 51 High Street.This photo shows the overhead rails which transported the animal carcases from the slaughterhouse (seen on right) up through the rear garden to the butcher shop on the High Street.
	Tibberton paper mill, near Newport The chimney of Tibberton paper mill being demolished. The chimney was 154ft, and was demolished by using the 'firing' technique (replacing the bricks with timber, which was then burnt away). Tibberton church is in the background. In the 20th century, the mill made sugar bags and wrapping paper. A previous chimney at this mill fell down during a gale in 1862 and killed a young husband and wife ( Joseph and Maria Hales). Their gravestone is at Lilleshall church. Photographed by Daisy Machin 1951
	Rope makers walk, Newport The site of the rope makers walk at the rear of 12 St Mary Street. The last rope makers were the Cooke family and they were in business in the 19th century. The side is now overgrown and the rope walk cannot now be seen. c.1980
	Newport windmill Newport windmill. This was erected in 1796 by Newport Marsh trustees at the end of Mill Lane - now Broomfield Road. It was demolished in 1894. Photo pre 1894
	Scarratt's tailor, Newport Exterior, front, 31 High Street Newport. In the 19th century this was Scarratt's tailor, hatter and outfitting business. In the 19th century this was the home of Newport's gingerbread business- Mrs Griffiths. Behind this property was the Cock Inn - hence the Cock Yard alley way at the side of the property, but this inn was demolished long ago. 1900-1920
	Springfields malthouse, Newport Springfields malthouse, Newport, from the east. Owned by Stubbs & Co, animal feeds, prior to sale to John Rusling Ltd 1969
	Springfields malthouse, Newport Springfields malthouse, off Station Road. After malting ceased, the building was used for milling animal feeds. This interior shows the drive shafts and belts that were needed to transfer power from steam or diesel engines to the workshop floor for the milling. 1969
	Blakeman's, pork butcher, 20 High Street, Newport Blakeman's pork butcher, 20 High Street, Newport. Specialising in pig products.The business had pigsties and a slaughterhouse at the rear. Later this shop became Peter Grant's, and is now a Chinese restaurant. First half 20th century.
	Joe Williams, blacksmith, Newport Joe Williams, blacksmith, Stafford Street, Newport. This photograph was taken when he had an order for 150,000 horseshoes for the cavalry in the 1st World War. Joe Williams is shown on the right. Some of his staff are: Mr Kilford,Mr G Wiggin, Mr E Wiggin,and Mr Stanley Plimmer. The children shown are Mary, Reginald and James Williams(bottom right). 1914-1918
	Springfields malthouse, Newport Springfields malthouse, Newport. Interior of the malthouse. Owned by Stubbs & Co., animal feeds, prior to sale to John Rusling Ltd 1969
	Springfields malthouse, Newport Springfields malthouse, Newport. Interior of malthouse showing overhead beltdrives for power transfer. Stubbs & Co, animal feeds, prior to sale to John Rusling Ltd 1969
	Scarratts tailor, Newport Scarratts tailor, Newport, 31 High Street. To the right is the alley called "Cockyard". c.1890-1910
	Boughey Saddler, 117 High Street, Newport Boughey family business: saddle & harness makers, 117 High Street. From the left: Tom, Will and George Boughey c.1890-1920
	Scarratt's tailor, Newport Scarratt's tailor, Newport. 117 High Street. Interior of tailor's workshop. c.1880-1910
	Butchers, 51 High Street, Newport 51 High Street, Newport showing W H Mason's butchers shop and domestic premises upstairs. George Mason astride a Welsh cob to the right. 1913
	William Cooper's bakery, Newport Advertisement for William Cooper's steam bakery, 25, Upper Bar Late 19th or early 20th century
	Page from Picken's Directory, Newport Newport Advertisements from Picken's Directory, 1870 A dress & mantle (headress) maker, a clock & watch maker and 'The Shakespeare' advertising as a posting house ( a place where horses could be hired for the next stage of a long journey) 1870
	Advertisement for WH Underhill, Newport Advertisement for WH Underhill: agricultural engineers. Called the Implement Works. This was on St Mary Street. Later moved to St Mary's Works. 1853
	Advertisement for Underhills Velocepedes & Bicycles Advertisement for Underhills Velocepedes & Bicycles (from a trade directory). Operating from Underhillsltural Engineering Works (also known as St Marys Iron Works) Avenue Road, Newport. Mr G Talbot's grandmother remembers them testing their new bikes along Audley Road in the 1880s 1870
	Cattle Post from Newport cattlemarket Cattle post and horizontal bars. Made by WH Underhill of 24 St Mary Street, Newport. Mid nineteenth century. Retrieved from old cattlemarket/ smithfield. When Underhill's chimmney fell down in 1865, he decided to move premises and set up a new factory on Audley road/Audley Avenue called St Mary's Works. Eventually this became the Serck Audco works. Currently in possession of Mr J Harriman. 2006
	The Barley Mow Inn, High Street, Newport Exterior front of the Barley Mow, Newport, on the corner of Stafford Street and High Street. This property was owned by the Ward family, then the Doodys and latterly the Bougheys of Aqualate Hall in the 19th century. When TF Boughey died in 1906, the inn because part of the Boughey Trust, to be used for the benefit of the people of Newport. In the 18th century there had been vineyards at the back of the property and a malthouse in the 19th century. The pub is now called 'The Barley'. c.1940-1960
	Station Road scene, Newport Station Road showing houses on the west side (9 - 23) and Dawsons Garage (now N Aston & Son). Alec Dawson's father originally established the business as a coach builder at the end of the 19th century. Mr Dawson and his wife lived above the workshop. 1890 - 1910
	Painter at St Michael & All Angels church, Chetwynd, near Newport Painter in Chetwynd Church (Harold Mansell) worked for Bromfields (painters and decorators of Upper Bar). 1950-1970