Parish of Lanark

map of Lanark parish

including the Royal Burgh of Lanark and the villages of Cartland, Cleghorn, Hyndfordbridge, Nemphlar, and New Lanark. MAP & INDEX of all parishes. LANARK, town and parish in upper ward…

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Proclamation of King George V

Proclamation of King George V at Lanark Cross

A view of the proclamation of King George V at Lanark Cross in 1910. All the local dignitaries were there. The Provost of Lanark Town Council read out the proclamation.…

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“Julian” on the Moor

Julian on the Moor

The visit of Julian to Lanark included a visit to the area near Lanark Golf Course. This was not a particularly successful visit as the tank broke down and had…

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Lanimer Procession

This card showing the Lanimer Procession in 1905. This card is interesting in that it records that the picture was taken by Rogers and Co at 98-100 High Street, Lanark.…

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Lanimer Morning Procession

This photograph was taken by the firm Rogers & Co photographers of the Lanimers in 1906. This card was then posted to John Wardrop of Shellburn in Sullivan County, Indiana.

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High Street, Lanark

This is a photo of Lanark High Street from about 1912. The public toilet is visible. These underground toilets were situated near Lanark Tolbooth. It is thought that these were…

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Multicard of Lanark

Featuring many different views of various attractions in Lanark. This is an early example of the multicard type of postcard. It was not a great success as many of the…

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West Port, Lanark

This is a view of the West Port which was posted on July 18th 1933. The writer of the card sent separately four stockings to Miss Ruby Aitken of Knowhead,…

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Falls of Clyde, Corra Linn

In the early years of the 20th century, the message on a postcard was written on the front of the card, with the reverse reserved solely for the recipient address…

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