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Loanfoot, Thankerton
postcardA postcard sent from Loanfoot, Thankerton in May, 1907. The card was sent to John Fielding of East Park Avenue in Newlands, Glasgow. The message to John Fielding references how…
Thankerton Mill
postcardOne of several mills lying in proximity of the village of Thankerton. This mill was modernised in the 1790s. This was a period when a great deal of money was…
Townhead, Thankerton
postcardA nice view of some 17th/18th century cottages with their thatched roofs at Townhead, Thankerton. This photo was taken by Brown’s of Lanark. On July 7th 1906, this place was…
Glasgow Yeomanry Camp
postcardA 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 Horse
postcardClydesdale 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” 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…
Old Mill, Nethan
postcardThis 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 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.