This is a view of a dead Henderson`s bus behind the old garage. An archaeological artefact in its own right!
This is the Ross map of 1773. Not as good as Roy but it is clearer than Roy which is a bit cluttered. Courtesy of the National Library of Scotland.
This is the angel of Carstairs as it used to look. Unfortunately taking down the original has not done it favours. Needs to be taken inside the church if this is possible for conservation. Date maybe early 18th century but could be wrong.
This is a First World War memorial inside the Parish Church at Carstairs. Curiously enough it mentions the survivors as well as the dead. Not seen this anywhere else. However there might be others that I do not know about.
This a rather fine entry for the Biggar Gala of 1909. The horse and cart are amazingly well decorated. The gala was probably held on July 26th which is the date given on the back of the card but unfortunately ......more
This is a view of the Club House at Carnwath. It was on the South side of the road. The date of the Clubhouse is 1907. It was at this date the course was opened by Lady Lockhart wife of Sir Simon Lockhart ......more
This picture shows excavation work in progress on the site of the gate house. Nothing of this gatehouse existed above ground. It is probably earlier in date than the two towers at the front which date ......more
A collection of early 20th century cards showing the Carnwath Gala. The earliest of these is the 1903 Cycle parade.
This is a picture of an old thatched house which may have been a pottery. The pots are in the window. The location of this old house was near Gormley`s Garage. Date of photo possibly pre 1900.
Photo from Jimmy Henderson collection.
This picture shows two gravestones placed against the wall of the Church. The one on the right is probably of Sir John Sommerville. The story is below and it is probably the best fit regarding and early ......more
This is a picture of a bakers premises? It is supposed to be in Carnwath. The picture is about 1900 - 1905. Personally I think it is more likely that the barrels and this is confirmed by the barrels on ......more
This will be a trip down memory lane for some - a Station at Carnwath! One could easily get a train from Carnwath to Edinburgh in the old days. All that was altered was the Beeching Cuts. Date c.1910-1920. ......more
This is a view of the metal work shop which lay to the rear of the Tolbooth. These people seem to be able to turn their hand to anything.
St Mary`s Aisle
This is a great photo of St Mary`s Aisle. It was extensively renovated in the 1860`s when the present church was constructed.
Photo from Jimmy Henderson Collection.
This is an interesting card of World War I. This patriotic card was sent in 1915 from Agnes of Westshield to Private James Aitken who was stationed in Egypt.
This is a view of the cross as Carnwath with building behind. The cross base is probably Medieval bu the rest of the cross dates to the early 19th century with distances on it to various places including Edinburgh.
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DEAD HENDERSONS BUS
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CARSTAIRS MAP 1773
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ANGEL OF CARSTAIRS
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CARSTAIRS WW1 MEMORIAL
GALA DAY BIGGAR 1909
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GREETINGS FROM CARNWATH
EXCAVATION GATE HOUSE LANARK
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1900 CARNWATH GALA
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GORMLEY GARAGE THATCHED HOUSE 1900
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CARNWATH CHURCH GRAVESTONES
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BAKER PREMISES CARNWATH 1905
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CARNWATH STATION 1910
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METAL WORK SHOP CARNWATH TOLLBOOTH
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ST MARYS AISLE 1860 RENOVATION
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CARNWATH GREETINGS 1915
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CARNWATH CROSS
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