Ayr, Twa Brigs 1900
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Famous as the birthplace of John Macadam in 1756 and of Robert Burns in 1759, Ayr was founded under a charter granted by William the Lion. The 'Twa Brigs of Ayr' became famous as a result of a poem by Robert Burns. The Auld Brig, which is thought to date from the 13th century, is still standing. The New Brig was rebuilt in 1879 having lasted less than 100 years.
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A Selection of Memories from Ayr
For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Ayr
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Does anyone remember the Auld Hoose at the Back o the Isle in Ayr. It was behind the Clydesdale Bank in the High Street in the Fifties. My granny used to take me in there for her wee snifter of gin on a Saturday. I think there used to be a bit of a garden beside it where a Christmas tree was put up. There was a Snug in the Auld Hoose where I was allowed to go as I was so wee.
My name is Billy Rodger and i lived at 12 Craige miller buildings with mum and dad from 1950-58
I was six when i arrived. In my building were the Cashman's -Goudys-Henrys--Kerrs--Berrys--McKracken's Dalrymples other familys were the Barbers-- Goudy's--Irvines
We all played at the four corners Lymonds Wynd and King street Crossing 1. Spion kop--2. Prince of Wales Pub next to Kelso's and mr Langs shops-- 3. The Lang sisters ...see more
I remember going with my granny to what they led the home leagh on a Wednesday in the new road .during the meeting they came round with peas in vinegar . must have farted all the way home .
I attended Ayr Academy when it was a primary school but left at the end of P.4 when that department closed. But I returned in 1963 after passing the eleven plus, much to my primary school teacher's surprise. So many memories of school. Wandering around between classes in the first year following the pretty senior girls. We all had a thing for Rosie. Playing rugby for the first two years there for the midgets. A team made up of ...see more
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