Colour photograph of a Lanarkshire Police helmet probably worn by Alexander Lamont of Gortendonnel, Tiree, during his service there in 1872-1888.
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2021.8.1
Composition about the life and death of Constable Alexander (Sandy) Lamont (1843-1888) of Gortendonnel (Barrapol), who served in the Lanarkshire Constabulary during 1872-1888. Written in 2021 by G Barnsley, Chairman of the Lanarkshire Police Historical Society.
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Pages from the Proceedings of the Royal Physical Society, 1862, with an article titled ‘Alteration of Sea-level in the Island of Tiree’ by Alexander Scott, describing traditional rock fishing methods of ancient origin at Hynish Point, which indicate the drop in sea level since ancient times.
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Pages from the Antiquary Magazine, 1907, with an illustrated article titled ‘Some Antiquities of Tiree’ by WG Collingwood, about duns and ancient chaples on the island. Mentions the Temperance Hotel in Scarinish and the prosperous appearance of local housing.
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Colour photo postcard of two children at Dùn Mòr Bhalla / Vaul broch in around 1980.
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Black & white photograph of the pier at Gott Bay in 1979.
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Black & white postcard photograph of a sketch of the old, hump-back bridge at Baugh, with the Doctor’s house and Hynish in the background.
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Black & white photograph of Hynish pier and dry dock in around 1900.
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Black & white postcard photograph of ‘Baca Bhabhainn’ sand dune at Ruaig around 1900.
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Black & white postcard photograph of the beach at Gott Bay with Soa in the distance in around 1925.
