Newport, The River Medina c.1955
Photo ref:
N24008
Photo ref:
N24008
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Newport's importance as a mercantile centre is shown here in this photograph of vessels loading and unloading on the banks of the Medina. All islands depend on the ease with which goods are imported and exported for their survival and prosperity. The sign on the large warehouse advertises a daily cargo boat to and from the mainland.
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A Selection of Memories from Newport
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My nanny passed away two days ago and she went to Parkhurst School. I was wondering if there was anyone who knew the name of the prayer that school kids memorised at Parkhurst School and would recite in class. It would mean a lot to my family if we were able to recite this at her funeral, none of us can remember any of the words of the prayer.
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Well, the story goes that there was a robbery from a jewellery shop in the town during the day, and in those days there were no mobile phones or walky talkies, only landline phones. My granddad was sent round to investgate, and on arrival was given a description of the man and was told that he was not a face seen regularly around the town, and had been seen runing in a specific ...see more
I lived in Newport with my Mom Gladys, Father Jock and sisters Tina, Trisha and Jacky. We lived in Prospect Road for many years. My fondest memories are of meeting the gang in The Town Square outside "Mary Lambs" wearing our "Teddy Suits" and showing off to the girls and people staring at us from the buses waiting for passengers. We thought we were just the "bees knees". Some of the guys names I ...see more
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