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“The Lancers” commemorative card
postcardAn unusual commemorative card of a Primary School play by the children of Carmichael Primary in 1907. Such a performance reflects the Nationalism prevalent in Britain at the time. By…
Honey from Thatched Skeps
postcardThis is an interesting picture of the honey producers of Carmichael c.1905. I do not think that there are that many cards relating to the production of honey. These may…
Station Road, Thankerton
postcardA pleasant view down Station Road in Thankerton. This dates from October 1928.
Carmichael House drawing
documentThis drawing is courtesy of the Royal Commission of Ancient Historical Monuments Scotland. It was based on a photograph of Carmichael House prior to demolition. The house was left unfinished…
Thankerton Cottages
postcardThis card was sent from Thankerton in 1931. The thirties were a period when many of the thatched cottages in Lanarkshire began to disappear. Some of them dated back to…
Carmichael House
postcardThis 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…
Unveiling of Covenanter Monument
postcardThis is an interesting card dating from 8th July 1911. It was issued to mark the unveiling of the monument to the Covenanter Donald Cargill. Donald Cargill was one of…
Lounge at Tinto Hotel, Symington
postcardAn interior picture of the lounge at Tinto Hotel. It was a popular place to stop on the journey south to England.
Lamington House
postcardThis is a nice view of Lamington House, home of the Baillie Cochrane family. This house was eventually demolished in the 1950s. The reason being that the direct line of…
Boat Bridge
postcardThis is a picture of the boat bridge at Thankerton. It was built in the year 1778 and was funded by the county of Lanark to facilitate travel between Lanark…