Carmichael parish
The Toll House at Hyndford Bridge.
Every day, thousands of vehicles drive past the sad little toll house on the south side of Hyndford bridge, paying little attention. The roof of the building collapsed earlier this…
Read MoreIlluminating Westraw
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…
Read MoreParish 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.…
Read MoreCarmichael 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…
Read More“The Lancers”, Children’s Concert
A postcard from Carmichael School from 1907, showing “The Lancers”, part of a Children’s Concert.
Read MoreSandilands Viaduct to Douglas
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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