Old Photographs Eyemouth Scotland

Old photograph of Eyemouth, Scotland. Fort Point, Eyemouth, was the site of the first Trace Italienne style fortification in Britain. Building commenced in 1547 by Sir Richard Lee, born 1513, died 1575. Eyemouth fell within the feudal barony of Coldingham, possessed until the early 17th century by Coldingham Priory, after which it passed to the Home family, who had held lands in that barony since at least the 15th century.All landowners, portioners, within the barony held their properties either by hereditary feu or by term renewable, occasionally hereditary, tack, Scots word for a lease, from the barony. The life of the historical hero of the town, William Spears, born, 1812, died 1885, is celebrated by a bronze statue in Eyemouth Market Place, where he stands pointing the way to Ayton, the scene of his peaceful demonstration. At great personal risk, Spears led a revolt against the tithes on fish levied by the Church of Scotland, even after the great Disruption of 1843 when most fishermen left the established Church to join other congregations.



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