Lanark parish
Lithograph Illustration of New Lanark
This is a lithograph illustration of New Lanark from William Cowan’s history of Lanark from 1865.
Read MoreWorkers from New Lanark
Here are some of the workers from New Lanark in the 1890s. This would be the early days of the Gourock Ropework Company. They took over New Lanark in 1881.…
Read MoreSt. Mary’s Hospital
St. Mary’s Hospital, Lanark, was lined up to take casualties from the Lanark Aviation Meeting. Fortunately, there were no fatalities and the worst accident was a broken leg. This was…
Read MoreCoronation Year
A postcard showing the celebrations of Coronation Day in Lanark. Queen Elizabeth II was crowned on 2 June, 1953 in Westminster Abbey.
Read MoreLanimer Day
A postcard from 1913 of Lanark Lanimer Day, showing the Lanimer Queen in a horse-drawn carriage.
Read MoreWorld War 1 Tank in Lanark
A postcard showing “Julian” – a World War 1 tank. Taken in Lanark in August 1918. “Julian” was one of a number of tanks used by the British Government to…
Read MoreLanark Loch
A colourful postcard of Lanark Loch showing paddle boats and rowing boats for the more adventurous.
Read MoreRoman Bridge and Kirkfieldbank
A postcard from the early 20th century showing the Roman Bridge and Kirkfieldbank.
Read MoreSt. Mary’s Church
An illustrated postcard showing St. Mary’s Church in Lanark.
Read MoreLanimer Day Float
A postcard from Lanark’s Lanimer Day in 1913, showing a ‘Picture House’ float.
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