THE ALBUMS

We have created sixteen albums covering the whole range of life in Newport in the past. On the left you will see a column with the names of all the albums. Please click on the particular album you want to view.

We are very keen for people to make 'Comments' if you are able to identify people, places and dates.
Contact:snap.project@hotmail.co.uk.

AERIAL AND GENERAL VIEWS OF NEWPORT
This album contains many general views of Newport. Many are views taken from St Nicholas' church in the High Street.

LANDSCAPES IN AND AROUND NEWPORT
These photographs shows our local landscapes, geology, water features and some maps.

AGRICULTURE IN NEWPORT
Newport is a a market town in an important agricultural area. Cattle, corn and food markets have been held in the town since medieval times.
You can also find more agricultural history in the relevant 'Villages' album.

PERSONAL ITEMS RELATING TO NEWPORT PEOPLE
Here are photographs of items relating to such personal objects as timekeeping, smoking, medicine and clothing.

ARCHAEOLOGY IN NEWPORT
Here are images that related to local archaeology and objects that have been found. Some relate to nearby villages and hamlets.

LEISURE AND SPORT IN NEWPORT
Here are our photographs of entertainment, which includes sport, cinema and theatres.

BUILDINGS IN NEWPORT.
We have four albums relating to Buildings. These are:

Building - Exteriors
Building - Interiors
Pub & Inns
The Guildhall.
Please look in our 'Villages Album' for buildings in the surrounding villages (within c. five mile radius)

TRANSPORT IN NEWPORT
Here are our photographs of the canal, the road system and the railway in Newport.

COMMUNITY LIFE IN NEWPORT
Here are our photographs of all aspects of the life of the town. Here you will find images of school life, religion, markets, law & order and military history, amongst other things.

NOTABLE PEOPLE IN NEWPORT
Here are some of the significant Novaportans of the past and present.

CRAFTS AND TRADES
Here are photographs of Newport people going about their crafts, trades & professions both in the past and the present day.

VILLAGES IN AND AROUND NEWPORT
This album contains villages near to Newport. Here you will find many villages and hamlets within about five miles of Newport.

DOMESTIC LIFE IN NEWPORT
Here are our photographs of items from people's home lives.

MYSTERY ITEMS
These are items that we know little or nothing about. Can you help us identify them? Contact snap.project@hotmail.co.uk