Old Photograph South Street Carsphairn Scotland

Old photograph of cottages and houses on South Street in Carsphairn in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. Carsphairn was made an independent parish around 1627, prior to which it had been a part of the Parish of Dalry, and was created a Free Burgh in 1672 under a charter requested by Robert Grierson of Lag. Industry is mainly rural, but, historically, a significant mining industry existed, particularly of lead, following the discovery of significant quantities in 1837. By the mid 1850s the mine was producing 1000 tons annually. Mining continued in the area, with peak production between 1906 and 1914. Following the end of the First World War, the industry collapsed and by 1928 all lead mining operations had ceased.



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Old Photograph Of Working Man And Woman Perth Scotland

Old photograph of a working man and woman in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.



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Old Photograph Monkton Road Prestwick Scotland

Old photograph of women with prams, cyclists, restaurant and buildings on Monkton Road in Prestwick, Ayrshire, Scotland. Prestwick lies on the south west coast of Scotland, approximately 30 miles to the south west of Glasgow. It adjoins the larger town of Ayr, the centre of which is approximately 2 miles south. To the north of Prestwick is the small village of Monkton. From Robert the Bruce to James VI, King of Scots, numerous Kings have traversed the coastal walks in and around Prestwick.



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Old Photograph Airlie Street Alyth Scotland

Old photograph of shops and children on Airlie Street in Alyth, Perthshire, Scotland. The name Airlie comes from the Old Gaelic term àrd-leathad, which means " high slope " or " high ground," describing the local geography in Angus. The name gained prominence through the Scottish nobility, specifically the Ogilvy family, who were made Earls of Airlie in 1639.


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Old Photograph Blairgowrie Scotland

Old photograph of horse and cart, car, hotel and buildings in Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Scotland.



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