Robert Wyyn's Road Transport Scammell Lorries

W G Busby, 122A Chepstow Road, postcard. A pair of Scammell six-wheeled, 6-tonned lorries. See "The Pioneers of Heavy Haulage" by John Wynn and Pat Ware. These lorries, numbered 52 and 53, registration numbers DW 7652 and DW 7653, were acqui...

Wynns Traction Engine - Newport Carnival Early 1980s

Photo: Ron Sutcliffe.

Farewell Trams!

South Wales Argus, July 3rd 1937: "Newport Corporation workmen are here seen erecting 'bus stop signs along the Stow Hill tram route, for the days of the tramcars are numbered. The service will be operated by 'buses next month."

Factory Road - A February Morning 1838

Left of picture is the Old White Lion. The Newport Llantarnam bus is waiting in Factory Road off Mill Street. In the background the gas works and Dos Works can be seen. This is the area 'behind the railway station'.

Day Trip In A Charabanc

Photo kindly sent to us by Chris Evans. He thinks it may be St Woolos Cathedral in the background. Can you supply any information about this picture? Frances Walker has contacted us to say it looks like Tintern Abbey - it does, doesn't it! Tha...

Charabanc Outside 442 Corporation Road, Late 1920s

A photo kindly sent to us by Alan George who wrote: "This picture shows number 442 Corporation Rd, at the corner of Gaskell Street. opposite the Corporation Hotel. Johns's Newport street directory of 1939 has St Patrick's Catholic Mission Hall sta...

Motorbikes and Cars Outside The Queens Hotel

Old postcard. Any idea what the meet was for?

Motor Index Marks - DW Newport - Lambert & Bulter's Cigarettes Card (25 / 50)

DW - The motor index mark for cars registered in Newport Monmouthshire.

Cordey's Express Delivery

Early postcard. Cordey's grocery stores were located at 35 & 35a High Street, Cambrian Road and Chepstow Road.

Cordey's Express Delivery (Outside Shop)

Early postcard. Cordey's grocery stores were located at 35 & 35a High Street, Cambrian Road and Chepstow Road.

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