Places
36 places found.
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- Dunoon, Strathclyde
- Oban, Strathclyde
- Rothesay, Strathclyde
- Inveraray, Strathclyde
- Helensburgh, Strathclyde
- Campbeltown, Strathclyde
- Lochgilphead, Strathclyde
- Bowmore, Strathclyde
- Bridgend, Strathclyde
- Cove, Strathclyde
- Port Askaig, Strathclyde
- Portnahaven, Strathclyde
- Tobermory, Strathclyde
- Port Charlotte, Strathclyde
- Port Wemyss, Strathclyde
- Pennyghael, Strathclyde
- Port Ellen, Strathclyde
- Kirn, Strathclyde
- Mull, Strathclyde
- Craigmore, Strathclyde
- Iona, Strathclyde
- Luss, Strathclyde
- Loch Lomond, Strathclyde (near Luss)
- Tiree, Strathclyde
- Kilmartin, Strathclyde
- Achnacloich, Strathclyde
- Rosneath, Strathclyde
- Port Appin, Strathclyde
- Port Bannatyne, Strathclyde
- The Argyll Stone, Highlands
- Arrochar, Strathclyde
- Loch Sween, Strathclyde
- Loch Goil, Strathclyde
- Tarbert, Strathclyde (near West Tarbert)
- Staffa, Strathclyde
- Argyll Stone, The, Highlands
Photos
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Memories
33 memories found. Showing results 11 to 20.
Early Days In Failsworth
I was born in 1947 in boundary park hospital, as it was then. My mum and dad lived in Holt Lane in Failsworth. I can remember the Argyll Mill as a working cotton mill which was just down the lane. My mum was a housewife and my ...Read more
A memory of Oldham by
John Tarver 1850 1932 Grayrigg Father Samuel
My Gt Grandfather above was born in Grayrigg and worked for LNWR. He wrote pieces for The Westmorland Gazette on a variety of subjects. I have found one of his pieces, in his papers and he ...Read more
A memory of Lambrigg Head by
Westgate Secondary Modern School
This was my senior school and I have to say I loved it. So many memories, too many to mention. Met my husband to be there in the 4th year as we used to call it, now year 11. I remember Mr and Mrs Duggan, Mr ...Read more
A memory of Cippenham in 1973 by
Born On Estate
My birth certificate 1938 says Roseneath; father was a gardner on the estate and have photos of the estate cottage. Also pictures of reputedly oldest trees in Scotland called Adam and Eve, probably long chopped down as castle. ...Read more
A memory of Rosneath in 1930 by
Tanktops And Bellbottoms
Tank tops and bell bottoms-memoirs of a Birkenhead lad I was born in Birkenhead in 1954 at the back of Central Station, opposite the Haymarket, and still remember being hungry all the time. We were poor, as was everyone ...Read more
A memory of Birkenhead by
I Started There The Day It Opened
When I passed my 11+ in 1954 our class was sent to either Kettering Grammar School (for boys) or Kettering High School (for girls). That building in Bowling Green Road is now Kettering Borough Council's offices. There ...Read more
A memory of Corby by
Paradise!
My grandparent's on mother's side lived in top flat of Otterburn, Stroncarraig Brae, Rhubaan and my first visit was in August 1938 on a three weeks holiday from my home in Penarth, South Wales. My grandfather had a small open motor ...Read more
A memory of Tighnabruaich by
Formative Years In Kirn
My lifetime in Kirn ran from birth in 1948 until I left the area in 1968 to become a policeman in Newcastle upon Tyne. My family lived in Argyll Terrace (No. 8). I worked with George Fraser the grocer for at least seven years ...Read more
A memory of Kirn in 1952 by
Wellsbourne School, Abbotsford Road Secondary Modern And Old Swan Technical College
I went to Wellsbourne Road School when I was just four years old on a part time basis when my mam was working shifts in an arms factory (I was born ...Read more
A memory of Norris Green in 1941 by
The Ramblings Of An Old Tintacker [Intaker]
I lived in Devonshire Road from 1941 to 1962 and when we first arrived Intake ended with Warwick Road, Argyll Avenue and Cumberland Avenue for those of us that lived on this side of ...Read more
A memory of Intake in 1944 by
Captions
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St German's was begun by Bishop Symon of Argyll in c1230 as the cathedral church of the Sudreys, built on the site of the old parish church of Kirk German.
The Argyll Hotel continues to attract guests, and the scene today is much as is shown here, except for the fashions and the absence of horses.
In 1899, the 8th Duke of Argyll presented the ruins of the abbey to the Church of Scotland, in the hope that restoration work might be undertaken.
In 1899, the 8th Duke of Argyll presented the ruins of the abbey to the Church of Scotland in the hope that restoration work might be undertaken.
Its hereditary keepers were the Earls of Argyll.
The clan power of Argyll is said to have been destroyed for a generation.
Inverary Castle, the 18th-century home of the Dukes of Argyll, was designed by Roger Morris and Robert Mylne and completed in about 1780.
East and west of the Cross were the Trongate and the Gallowgate, still the principal thoroughfares leading to Argyle Street and the Edinburgh Road respectively.
East and west of the Cross were the Trongate and the Gallowgate, still the principal thoroughfares leading to Argyle Street and the Edinburgh Road respectively.
In 1745 they fought for Prince Charles Edward, though it has been said that the core of this army was made up of clans hoping more to settle old scores with Argyll and the Campbells than worry too much
Another flurry of house-building took place out towards Whitton after local Councillor Wills lost his battle to save the Duke of Argyll's estate.
By contrast, Argyle Street, belonging to a previous generation of building, had no green spaces at all, and the solitary tree that towered over the tenements of Sandyford is believed to have begun
