Rent an HMV
West Lothian Courier, 1 May 1964.
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Sound or silent
An advertisement for a Cine Projector from Autumn 1951
The shoes in question
An advertisement from Britannia and Eve, September 1954
Alt Roy
Alt Roy [flower in her hair]: Alt Roy [summers]:
Lilliesleaf Hand Ba’
TROVE archive: “The Lilliesleaf Hand Ba’ was played by children only. The men are on hand to teach the children how to play and make sure no-one does anything that … Continue reading Lilliesleaf Hand Ba’
Tom Gale’s box
Sian asked me what I might like for my birthday? After a little thought, I suggested a box for my new ink-stamps: On my birthday I opened up a present … Continue reading Tom Gale’s box
Torshinach cottage
I do not recall Torshinach cottage. It was demolished long before my time. This lay-by is just before the eastward entrance on the B9119 to the village of Garlogie [Aberdeenshire]. … Continue reading Torshinach cottage
‘appreciated everywhere’
Compiled from the Aberdeen Weekly, first few days of 1900.
Jock’s grave
Ordnance Survey Book, Skene parish, Aberdeenshire: Ordnance Survey Book [First Edition OS maps]: ‘This is the Site of where a Wooden Coffin was found in trenching the field about 12 … Continue reading Jock’s grave