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  • Cover scan of Old Barnard Castle
    Old Barnard Castle
    C. Lilley - Paperback - Stenlake
    The horse fair in Lower Galgate, soldiers of the Durham Light Infantry marching through the town, the Red Lion Hotel and the Market Cross are among the many places and events illustrated in this book.
  • Cover scan of Old Broxburn And Uphall
    Old Broxburn And Uphall
    Peter Morton - Paperback - Stenlake
    This book features photographs of many of the local retailers of the area, such as John Smith the draper and Lipton's grocers. Local industry also features, including the Oil Works, the Candle Works and Stewartfield miner's rows.
  • Cover scan of Old Coatbridge
    Old Coatbridge
    Oliver Van Helden - Paperback - Stenlake
    This book begins with a look at Coatbridge's famous ironworks, which gave the impetus for the town's development, but which had all closed by the late 1960s. There are also pictures of Bank Street before demolition took place and views of the Cross and Main Street.
  • Cover scan of Old Fauldhouse
    Old Fauldhouse
    William F. Hendrie - Paperback - Stenlake
    'Old Fauldhouse' contains many community photographs, including a picture of Mrs. Bishop's dance classes, local football and netball teams and the Fallas Queens of the 1920s and 1950s. Local institutions include Crofthead Co-operative and John Beuken's bus company.
  • Cover scan of Old Grangemouth

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    Old Grangemouth
    James Murphy - Paperback - Stenlake
    Grangemouth grew up at the eastern end of the Forth & Clyde Canal, where it capitalised on the import of goods which were shipped through the canal to Glasgow. This important aspect of Grangemouth's history is covered in this book, along with views of the bustling town centre.
  • Cover scan of Old North Berwick
    Old North Berwick
    Bruce A. Jamieson - Paperback - Stenlake
    Fishing and tourism were North Berwick's staples, and pictures of the outdoor swimming pool, a paddle steamer at Galloway's Pier and children paddling on the shore show the town during its Edwardian heyday. Bass rock and the island of Fidra are some of the local attractions illustrated.
  • Cover scan of Lord Of The Isles
    Lord Of The Isles: The Story Of Lord Leverhulme
    Nigel Nicolson - Paperback - Acair
    A reprint of Nigel Nicolson's book about Lord Leverhulme and his involvement with the islands of Lewis and Harris after the first World War.
  • Cover scan of North Perthshire
    North Perthshire: Atholl And Gowrie
    Lindsay J. MacGregor; Richard Oram - Paperback - Birlinn
    Both Atholl and Gowrie are rich in archaeology and this guide takes in the full range, from neolithic cairns to medieval palaces. A full gazetteer combines with the narrative to produce a definitive history of the area.
  • Cover scan of Old Aberfoyle, Thornhill And The Forth Villages
    Old Aberfoyle, Thornhill And The Forth Villages
    John Hood - Paperback - Stenlake
    The villages of the Forth Valley have traditionally been agricultural, although tourism has been important since the 18th century, and continues to thrive. Included are pictures of Milton, Gartmore, Buchlyvie, Arnprior, Kippen, Cauldhame, Gargunnock and Port of Mentieth, as well as Aberfoyle and Thornhill.
  • Cover scan of Old Bute
    Old Bute
    Graham Twaddle - Paperback - Stenlake
    Rothesay's streets and shops feature prominently in this title, but there are also interior shots of the Rothesay Steam Laundry and 'The Buteman's' print room, plus a photograph of Andrew Baird's home-made aeroplane.

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