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Biggar Road, Symington

Biggar Road, Symington

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Lochlyoch is not only famous for the Clydesdale Horses but as a major water source for Lanark. It opened in 1882 and cost £8,048. It was a major step forward…

Glasgow Yeomanry Camp

Glasgow Yeomanry Camp

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A postcard showing the Glasgow Yeomanry Camp on the side of Tinto. The card was issued by the YMCA. Postcards were quickly produced, allowing for people to send postcards to…

Clydesdale Horses

Clydesdale Horse

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Clydesdale Horses were first successfully developed as a breed by the Patersons of Lochlyoch Farm near Carmichael in 1713. Apparently, the breed was improved by using a Flemish Stallion. Maybe…

The Lancers - a commemorative card from Carmichael School

“The Lancers” commemorative card

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Year: 1907

An 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…

Old Mill, Lesmahagow

Old Mill, Nethan

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This is a view of the Old Mill on the Nethan, Lesmahagow, which lies underneath the modern M74 motorway. Plans commenced in the 1980s to restore the Old Mill, but…

Honey production in Carmichael

Honey from Thatched Skeps

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Year: 1905

This 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

Station Road, Thankerton

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Year: 1928

A pleasant view down Station Road in Thankerton. This dates from October 1928.

Townhead, Thankerton - showing Thankerton Cottages

Thankerton Cottages

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Year: 1931

This 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

Carmichael House

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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…

Unveiling of Covenanter Monument

Unveiling of Covenanter Monument

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Year: 1911

This 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…