Illuminating Westraw

Westraw gasworks site

In early days these gas plants were scaled-down versions of a town gas-works, with necessary equipment set within substantial stone buildings. Coal was heated in iron retorts to release inflammable…

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Parish of Carmichael

including the villages of Carmichael, Douglas Water, Ponfeigh, and parts of Rigside. MAP & INDEX of all parishes. CARMICHAEL, parish in upper ward of Lanarkshire. Its post town in Thankerton.…

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Carmichael House

Carmichael House

This is a front view of Carmichael House with the two 18th century wings. It is the curved gables which are so typical of contemporary Prussian design. In the 18th…

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Sandilands Viaduct to Douglas

Sandilands viaduct to Douglas, 1963

This is a special train that has just crossed the Sandilands Viaduct going to Douglas and Muirkirk. The picture was taken on 30th June 1963. In the following year October…

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