THE ALBUMS

We have created seventeen albums covering the whole range of life in Newport in the past and going on into the present day. 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 give us more information; if you are able to identify people, places, events and dates. Please
contact our email address: info@newporthistorysociety.org or use the 'Comments' facility on the web site.

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

LANDSCAPES IN AND AROUND NEWPORT
These photographs shows our local landscape, geology, water features and a few 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 '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. This archaeology album also encompasses our local 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:
BUILDINGS - EXTERIORS
BUILDINGS - INTERIORS
PUBS AND INNS
THE GUILDHALL.

For buildings in the surrounding villages (within c. five mile radius), please look in the 'Villages Album'

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

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 and carnivals, 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 and hamlets withing about 5 miles of Newport.

DOMESTIC LIFE IN NEWPORT
Here are our photographs of items from 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