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The Station, Lesmahagow

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This is a view of Lesmahagow Station. Lesmahagow did not get a station till fairly late on as a considerable amount of engineering had to be undertaken. It was only…

Ruins of Cowthally Castle

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An early 20th century postcard showing the ruins of Cowthally Castle (also known as Couthally Castle), near Carnwath. Very little shown in the picture survives today. It is thought that…

Carnwath Gala Parade

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Year: 1905

This is a picture of the Carnwath Gala Parade of 1905. This Gala included decorated bikes. In the early 20th century there was a fashion for such parades. For example,…

The Old Jail, Carnwath

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Year: 1920

A postcard with the title, ‘The Old Jail, Carnwath’. It features a great view of the Cross at Carnwath with the Tolbooth. The Tolbooth which dated back to the early…

Lanimer Procession

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Year: 1905

This card showing the Lanimer Procession in 1905. This card is interesting in that it records that the picture was taken by Rogers and Co at 98-100 High Street, Lanark.…

Lanimer Morning Procession

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Year: 1906

This photograph was taken by the firm Rogers & Co photographers of the Lanimers in 1906. This card was then posted to John Wardrop of Shellburn in Sullivan County, Indiana.

Original Market Cross, Biggar

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This is a postcard showing the original market cross which stood on a mound near the Corn Exchange in Biggar. The cross was sketched by John Pairman, a famous artist…

Gladstone family birthplace

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This postcard shows both William Ewart Gladstone and his grandfather’s house at Toftcombs, near Biggar. This is one of the cards sent to Miss Hutson at the Store House in…

High Street, Lanark

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Year: 1912

This is a photo of Lanark High Street from about 1912. The public toilet is visible. These underground toilets were situated near Lanark Tolbooth. It is thought that these were…

Lounge at Tinto Hotel, Symington

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Year: 1920

An interior picture of the lounge at Tinto Hotel. It was a popular place to stop on the journey south to England.