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Mrs. Faulds, wife of Joe Faulds, with daughter Nan, taking at Mataura Cottages 1932-33. Thanks to Anne Fitchett nee faulds for this picture |
A cracking picture of Afton Bridgend from 1916. If you can provide details of the buildings let me know. Thanks to Anne Fitchett nee faulds for this picture |
Joe Faulds, who worked for Adam Mitchell the butchers around 1920. Anne believes Auld's may have taken over the shop. Thanks to Anne Fitchett nee faulds for this picture |
The United Free Church which was demolished to make way for the present day Arthur Memorial Church. This picture predates 1913. Any put a date on it? Thanks to Anne Fitchett nee faulds for this picture |
This picture is on the site elsewhere but as Anne took the time to send it I will include again. It shows Connelpark when the Smithfield building was a single storey structure, with the barbers pole clearly visible just beyond the bridge. The miners rows are present and the Gatehouse on the left at the crossing |
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Joe Faulds in the garden on the old police station. Do not confuse this with the one that is now houses, this is the predecessor. The chemist is on the left and possibly an outbuilding of the police station on the right. Picture is taken during WW2. Thanks again to Anne Fitchett |
Teachers school dance 1953 from Anne Fitchett nee Faulds |
1945 third grade class from Anne Fitchett nee Faulds |
A merchants dance 1945. Picture contains, McKechnie's, Turnbull's, Black's, Shankland's and Murray's. Picture from Anne Fitchett nee Faulds |
Silver Jubilee bonfire on Corcencon |
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Unknown man waiting on the Silver Jubilee bonfire being lit |
Not something you see every day but the Western SMT Albion bus is in for fuel probably early 1970s. The man on the right may well be Niven McGarva. Thanks to Dan Jess for the info |
awaiting info |
Afton Bridgend wedding at the Brethren Hall, 1960s. Prefab can be seen on Dalhana Drive |
The brick works on a winters day |
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Back in the late 50s or early 60s when Turnbull's the barbers and Lees Shoe Shop shared Trotters building. John Lees is closing up for the day |
Peter Turnbull's, John Lees and Trotters |
The clearing of the Castle shops such as Henderson's to make way for new housing. Early 70s |
Another shot of the clearing of the Castle buildings. The wooden structure in the background was an Ex-Servicemen's Club built in 1919, which later was home to Halls before the factory and latterly the pigeon club |
Turnbull's is now Loves baby shop, some of the Castle buildings have gone such as Sturrock's building but Henderson's, Radio Doctor's. Post Office and Golden Stairs are still present. |
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Similar shot to previous one but emcompassing the garage |
Names and details required |
Gala day. need names and year |
Gala day but what is the year? Can anyone identify the wall on the right? |
Wooden building would probably be the pigeon club by the time this picture was taken on Halls at a push. Football pitch and changing rooms are visible. Anyone give a year or name the passers by? |
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Lorry over the Nith bridge. Name the year? |
A great shot of the lorry submerged in the Nith but what year is it? |
Workings up Polshill Burn. What were they for. Who are the people? |
Toon School teachers from 1963. Names from Jim Glendinning and picture from Betty Lees |
Looks like a follow on from the previous picture |
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Town School. When? Are you in it? |
This is likely to be the solution to the traffic jams of 1963 caused by high snow fall on the Blackwood Brae. Thanks to Dan Jess for info |
Similar to previous picture. John Campbell contractors worked from Mason Avenue, next to Peter Luni's |
Kirkconnel road during heavy winter probably 1963. Mrs. Frasers transport cafe is on the top left |
Who are they and what date? |
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Is this Wee Dalhanna Farm? |
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View from the cemetary towards Castle. The Gasworks are seen in the background |
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Old Western bus and tow truck. Where was the accident and what is the year |
Daniel Robertson (standing) with his brothers and sisters. Can anyone name the missing family members? |
Daniel Roberson with daughter Elizabeth Robertson Marugo from Columbia, South America |
Daniel Roberson with daughter Elizabeth Robertson Marugo. Picture taken in Ecuador |
Daniel Roberson with daughter Elizabeth Robertson Marugo from Columbia, South America |
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David Robertson receiving a medal from King George VI, Grandfather of Elizabeth Robertson Marugo from Columbia, South America |
David and Elizabeth Roberton nee Howat |
Bank School, New Cumnock featuring Daniel Robertson second from the end of the front row. Daniel is the father of Elizabeth Robertson Marugo from Columbia, South America |
Elizabeth Robertson nee Howat |
Daniel Robertson, the father of Elizabeth Robertson Marugo from Columbia, South America |
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Can anyone identify the people in this picture? Is the minister from New Cumnock? |
Margaret, Minnie and Helen Robertson |
Elizabeth Howat and family |
Donated by Nancy Craig, this is the Pathhead team that won the Churches Cup. Any ideas on a year? |
1993 Scottish Junior Cup Final. Picture from Tommy Samson |
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Firhill 1993, the Glens beat Tayport 1-0 to lift the Holy Grail known as the Scottish Junior Cup. Picture from Tommy Samson |
Red and white fields from Tommy Samson |
Glens fans will be loving these pics from Tommy Samson |
The cup is lifted. Photo courtesy of Tommy Samson |
The cup comes home to New Cumnock, 1993. A historic day. Thanks to Tommy Samson for the picture |
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