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A couple of gents strolling up the Afton Road |
It's not the best picture in the world but it shows the office at Seaforth where the miners would collect their pay |
Mansfield Glen which is located east of the Hall of Mansfield Farm |
The Craigs Brig up the Afton |
The old Mansfield House, which was situated slightly east of Mansfield Mains farm and was the dweling house of Sir William Monteith, who I am told made his fortune from Lime. |
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An old view from the mouth of the Afton area |
Taken at Afton Bridgend across from the entrance to Greenhead Rows (now Mason Avenue) is Lyndsay the Coalmerchant on his rounds |
Alex Jess kindly took me to Ardnith and revealed this treasure. It's an old air raid shelter |
The shelter is pitch black inside but with the help of a modern camera, a view can be obtained. |
Pictures 10 through to 18 were supplied by James Williams. James Pearson's Military Medal from 1917 |
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James Pearson who was honoured for his war efforts |
James Pearson (1884-1955) left school early to work in T. Kirkland's draper's shop. He saw war service with the 17th Highland Light Infantry (commercial battalion) and the Royal Scots Fusiliers. He was awarded the Military Medal while with the 17th HLI and presented with a gold watch by the town of New Cumnock pictured above
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Thomas Kirkland of Kirkland's Drapers gave James Pearson a £1 note in 1901 and he never spent it. Still in existance and pictured above |
Thomas Pearson |
Thomas Pearson on the right, the identities of the other two individuals are not known. It was apparently taken while Thomas Pearson was in military hospital.
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Thomas Pearson's fishmonger's van at Gaswork Cottages. A very rare picture of the cottages |
Another rare picture of Thomas Pearson. Anyone recognise the location or the others present? |
Thomas Pearson and his Fishmonger's van with the Parish Church in the background |
Craigbank just before demolition. Curries pub is at the far right next to the store |
It's one of the early Burnfoot buses |
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Craigbank with Lawrie's Grocers on the right and Currie's pub on the left? |
A view of the Castle courtesy of Dan Jess |
The Gas Works early 1930's with Lyndsey the Coalman on the right. Can you identify the other two? |
Taken in the early 1900's this old photo shows the original Police Station next to the Chemist |
The aftermath of the Afton Hotel fire |
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Again it is the aftermath of the fire of 1963 |
The Store Corner, Connelpark looking towards New Cumnock. On the left is the Smithfield building and Murray's shop on the right |
The Furnace Row on the left and Seaforth House on the right. |
Jimmy Anderson working in the New Cumnock Signal Box during the 1950's. His son William informs us that the Station Master was Jimmy Henderson at that time |
From an old postcard that Donald McIver gave me some time ago, this picture depicts a washing day doon the burn in days gone by |
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Unknown, Rena Currie, Mrs Currie (mother of Rena), Mrs. Ferrans, Mrs. Ross, Betty Dickson (nee Ferrans), David Currie,
Campbell Currie, Girl Dickson, Unknown boy, Margaret Dickson
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You won't see this in the SPL. The park is frozen so out comes the gas. |
Looking down the Loch Park with the new houses in the back ground |
Goal mouth action |
A Mussleburgh lady is not very happy with a Glens fan who shouted something about women attending football. All good fun! |
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Yes - it was a foul! |
Wonderful picture of the Bank House and owners supplied by John Hamilton at the History Club. William Hyslop 'The Laird' and his wife Margaret Gibson are seated. They were married in 1882, when he was 26 - so that should help date the photo. He died in 1936 and Margaret died in 1945. Comments from Bobby Guthrie |
The old New Cumnock United team that pre-dates the current Glens team. Dating from the 1920's, taken at the Bowling Club and supplied by Andy Campbell at the History Club |
A broken window and a camera reveals so much. Taken at the back of the Arthur Memorial Church. The room was the vestry of the Arthur Memorial church later used for Bible classes for the Boys Brigade and Girls Guildry |
An old poster advertising what's on for New Cumnock Picture House from 1925. Many thanks to Bobby Guthrie for submitting this picture |
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Taken by Dr R G Howat, latterly of Lancaster. Dr Howat’s nephew, Dan, Dr Howat himself, Mrs Lorimer, Mrs Roberts, Mr A Roberts and Annie and Duff Robertson, two of the miller’s family (their brother, Mr John Robertson, Jock the Bean, the miller). Supplied by James Williams |
Another classic from James Williams. Believed to be New Cumnock students late 1800's or early 1900's. Recognise anyone? Please get in touch if you do. |
Afton Bridgend probably late 60's or early 70's. The barbers/hairdressers can be seen on the far right across from Schoulars shop (Spar). Bert Campbell the painters shop and Robert Hood's joiners/builders shop are on the right |
Five bathing beauties. Netta Strachan, Barbara Shankland, Sandra Morrison, Emma Whiteford, Jean Capstick. Taken in the 1960's. Supplied by Nancy Craig |
An old picture of the Bank Pit |
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Bridgend Mine |
Knockshinnoch |
Miners believed to be from Burnside. Can you name them? |
Robert Strawhorn sent in this excellent winter view |
Another super picture from Robert Strawhorn. Pretty unusual to say the least |
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Donated by Jean Wallace and taken at the Central Hotel, Glasgow, in aid of the Roosevelt Polio Memorial Fund in 1956-57.
Bob Hope attended every year giving his services for free.
Of the four people at the front sitting on the stage, Mrs. Jean Wallace is second from the right.
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Classic photo of what was commonly known as Murray's Store but around 1915 it was the Connel Bridge Store. Pictured are William Murray in the white overalls. The others are possible Hugh, Robert and Andrew, Mr. Murrays sons. Shoes are uncommon judging by the boys sitting. Picture from Anne Fitchett |
Joe Faulds standing in the garden of Mataura with the school in the background. The picture is taken around 1955. The old school was later used for housing and say on the grounds of the Glenafton Social Club which is currently the Evangelical Church. Picture from Anne Fitchett |
Can anyone identify these people. The photo was found in the house of John Love who lived in Afton Bridgend till his death in 1972. The people could be Love's or Brown's. Drop me an email if you recognise them at ttadmin@btopenworld.com |
First of three pictures of the Crown Hotel in its prime from Billy Fulton |
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second picture from Billy Fulton. Judging by the cars, they are late 60's early 70's. One car is a G plate which is 1968 |
Third picture from Billy Fulton depicting the Crown Hotel in its prime serving bar lunches etc |
The Crown before it closed for business 2008 |
A advert to promote NC as a tourist destination. Thanks to Andy Campbell for supplying |
Old Glenafton team possibly taken at Lugar. Can anyone date it? Supplied by Andy Campbell |
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Glens team of the 1930s supplied on postcard by Andy Campbell |
The reverse side of the previous picture with the names and details. Thanks to Andy Campbell |
Another old Glens picture from Andy Campbell taken at Connelpark. Details given by Roddy Currie |
Glens team of 63 from Andy Campbell. Location and names required please |
New Cumnock Utd, the fore runners to Glenafton. Picture and names from Andy Campbell |
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