Sara Hendry Collection

Images of Old Newport

Sara Hendry
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A photograph of the new Barley Mow Public House in 1907 at Shide, that replaced a previous thatched building
The caption that accompanied this photograph described it as “Bone Mill Pond” in 1906 that was in Westminster Lane, Newport.
A rare view of Church Litten taken in 1906. You can just make out what appears to be the original grandstand in Newport's football ground.
East Medina Mill, that with West Mill & Lower Shide were owned at one time by the Roach Family. It was sold to the Local Authority in 1937.
Ford Mill & the Alms Houses, that were homes for local widows, shown in this view looking from Pan Bridge.
The railway bridge & viaduct that took trains to Freshwater seen here crossing over Hunnyhill in a photo of 1907.
A view of Newport High Street in 1906 with the Lamb Tavern & Timothy Whites.
Picturesque view of the Old St Cross Mill & pond behind Crocker Street taken in 1907.
Looking from Pan Bridge up towards Pan Mill in 1907 with Shide Chalk Pit in the background.
Looking toward Pan Bridge from the bottom of Pyle Street in 1907.
The level crossing gates as well as the headquarters of Newport Golf Club are both clearly visible in this 1907 view of Shide.
A very rare view taken in 1906 looking across Shide Path & showing the houses being erected in the top half of Cypress Road.
A photograph of an old print taken in 1907 showing the approach to Newport & Town Gate from Hunnyhill.
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