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Sale catalogue from Lanark Auction Market
documentA sale catalogue dating from 1892 from Lawrie & Symington Auctioneers at Lanark Auction Market.
Lanark Golf Club history
documentAn extract from the Lanark Golf Club 100th Anniversary book, published in 1951. Lanark Golf Club was founded on 4 October, 1851. However, the story begins prior to this, as…
Act passed by British Parliament establishing a Gaol in Lanark
documentThis is the front of the document showing the Act passed by the British Parliament in 1833, for the erection of the Sheriff Court and the Prison. This Act was…
A. Wilson Ladies Shirts advert
documentAn advert for A. Wilson Ladies Shirts, based in Lanark. Wilson’s appears to have been considerably ahead of their time in offering mail order delivery for “the smartest and most…
The Bonnington Electric Laundry Co advert
documentAn advertisement for the Bonnington Electric Laundry company, indicating that they are “Shirt and Collar Specialists”.
James Jack Ironmonger advert
documentAn advertisement for James Jack, Ironmonger, Seedsman and Implement Agent, in Hyndford Road, Lanark. When LADAS conducted research in Hyndford House, we uncovered invoices dating back to the 1860s. Jacks…
Samuel Forrest Family Butcher advert
documentAn advert for Samuel Forrest Family Butcher from around 1910. Samuel Forrest was Provost of Lanark in 1910 and seems to have had a good butchery business considering he had…
Clydesdale Hotel advert
documentAn early 20th-century advertisement for the Clydesdale Hotel, Lanark. At this time, it was considered to be the best hotel in Lanark. The Cartland was, at that time, a private…
Sir Alan Cobham, Youth of Britain Tour
documentSir Alan John Cobham, KBE, AFC (6 May 1894 – 21 October 1973) was an English aviation pioneer. In 1929 Cobham mounted his first tour of Britain, called the Municipal…
Robert McCall, Carriage Hirer
documentAn advertising document produced for Robert McCall, a carriage hirer based in Lanark. McCall’s likely operated from the Victoria Hotel/Royal Oak Hotel, with most trips being to the Falls of…