Old Photographs Kirkmichael Scotland

Old photograph of Kirkmichael, Perthshire, Scotland.



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Old Photograph Bridge Kirkmichael Scotland

Old photograph of the bridge at Kirkmichael, Perthshire, Scotland. The village here is split into two by the River Ardle. The river is formed by the confluence of the Brerachan Water and the Allt Fearnach at Straloch, 3 miles from the top of the strath. It flows past Kindrogan House and Enochdhu, where it takes in the Dirnanean Burn, and then through Kirkmichael. It flows on past Ballintuim and Bridge of Cally, half a mile south of which it joins the Black Water to form the River Ericht. The Ericht is a tributary of the River Isla, which in turn flows into the River Tay. The Ardle is bridged at Enochdhu, Kirkmichael, Pitcarmick, Dalnabreck, Ballintuim, Blackcraig, Cally Lodge and by the A93 at Bridge of Cally.



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Old Photograph Oldhamstocks School Scotland

Old photograph of the school in Oldhamstocks, East Lothian, Scotland. John Broadwood, born 6 October 1732, died 17 July 1812, was the Scottish founder of the piano manufacturer Broadwood and Sons. He was at St Helens, Cockburnspath in Berwickshire, and grew up in Oldhamstocks. He inherited his father James Broadwood's profession, that of a wright or carpenter, and as a young man walked from Oldhamstocks to London, England, a distance of almost 400 miles, where he worked for the harpsichord maker Burkat Shudi. Burkat Shudi died in 1773, and John Broadwood took control of the company in 1783. Broadwood is credited, together with Robert Stodart, founder of another famous firm of piano makers, of helping Americus Backers to perfect the English Grand Action, which remained in use by many makers virtually unchanged for 70 years and, in Broadwoods' case over 100 years, and continued in use in various improved forms until the early years of the 20th century. John married Shudi's daughter Barbara in 1769. They had four children, then Barbara died. He then married Mary Kitson in 1781 and had a further six children. Many of his descendants were involved in pianoforte manufacturing in England and some were involved in the British Army in India during the reign of Queen Victoria. Others emigrated to Australia, where Broadwood descendants still live. The Broadwood family tree can be traced back to circa 1580.



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Old Photograph Oldhamstocks Scotland

Old photograph of houses, cottage and people in Oldhamstocks village in East Lothian, Scotland. John Broadwood, born 6 October 1732, died 17 July 1812, was the Scottish founder of the piano manufacturer Broadwood and Sons. He was christened on 15 Oct 1732 at St Helens, Cockburnspath in Berwickshire, and grew up in Oldhamstocks. He inherited his father James Broadwood's profession, that of a wright or carpenter and joiner, and as a young man walked from Oldhamstocks to London, England, a distance of almost 400 miles where he worked for the harpsichord maker Burkat Shudi. Burkat Shudi died in 1773, and John Broadwood took control of the company in 1783. John married Shudi's daughter Barbara in 1769. They had four children, then Barbara died. He then married Mary Kitson in 1781 and had a further six children. Many of his descendants were involved in pianoforte manufacturing in England and some were involved in the British Army in India during the reign of Queen Victoria. Others emigrated to Australia, where Broadwood descendants still live. The Broadwood family tree can be traced back to 1580. The British general Robert George Broadwood, born 1862, died 1917, was a grandson by his son Thomas, son by John's second wife Mary Kitson, and Mary Athlea Matthews.



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Old Photograph Oldhamstocks Church Scotland

Old photograph of the church and cemetery in Oldhamstocks, East Lothian, Scotland. The old kirk has been in existence since before 1127. In that year, Adulph priest of Oldhamstocks, witnessed a charter of Robert, Bishop of St Andrews, to the monks of Saint Cuthbert of Coldingham. The church was consecrated in October 1242 by David, Bishop of St Andrews, Fife.



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