Nostalgia
Down Memory Lane
FOR the next several weeks we are going to focus on businesses in Langholm and this week we are going back to July 1985 and the Ashley Bank Hotel.
Last updated 6 October 2011
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Floods made bridge quiver!
On Saturday evening last, George Shearer, a platelayer, and Robert Strickland, a navvie, both residing at Byreburnfoot, Canonbie, went into the kitchen of Brockwoodlees when under the influence of drink, and alarmed the inmates by their coarse language and other unseemly conduct.On Thursday the members of the choir of the Episcopal Chapel at Langholm were treated by the Duchess of Buccleuch to a most enjoyable trip to Glasgow Exhibition.Ever since Mrs Alex. Pool’s comment regarding the building of the Langholm Bridge, made on the “Have a go” programme last week there has been considerable discussion going on in the town on the subject and so we mention the late Mr. John Hyslop’s words about the Langholm Bridge as contained in his book about Langholm As It Was.In a setting unrivalled by any other, in a frame of changing colour, the 138th annual Eskdale Agricultural Society’s Show was held on the Castleholm on Saturday.
Last updated 5 October 2011
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Down Memory Lane
WE’VE gone back to 1990 this week for a picture of the winners from the 142nd annual show held by Eskdale Agricultural Society.
Last updated 29 September 2011
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Dancing keeps bowls rolling
The Carlisle Journal reports that on Sunday night between ten o’clock and midnight, and with little inter-mission till two on Monday morning, rain fell in that neighbourhood with a heaviness unparalleled in the memory of the oldest men.Langholm Old Club – A special meeting of the members was held on Monday week, Mr Thomas Paisley presiding, when it was announced that there was a deficit of £5 9s 1d, and after consideration, it was unanimously resolved to have a concert and dance with the view of wiping out the adverse balance.The late harvest has only slightly affected stock entries for Saturday’s Show on the Castleholm, and once again sheep entries will predominate.Mrs E. McInnes, President, welcomed members to the start of the new season. The business part of the meeting ensued followed by the presentation to Mrs E. Dinwoodie of the perpetual silver cake stand trophy for the most competition points acquired during the last year.
Last updated 28 September 2011
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Down Memory Lane
THIS photo goes back to 1980 when some women from Langholm held a wedding dress exhibition through Langholm Play Week at Reid & Taylor’s gallery.
Last updated 22 September 2011
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Teens show their muscle at the disco
On Monday, the 2nd inst, Jane M’Donald, a child about two years and five months old, daughter of John M’Donald, carter, Gaulsbridge, Middlebie, died under the following circumstances.The harvest Thanksgiving services at Bewcastle were commenced on Friday and continued the following Sunday. Never had these places of worship been more tastefully decorated than on this occasion, and the judgment, with which the flowers had been arranged was greatly admired.Ewes W.R.I. held their first monthly meeting after the summer session on Thursday evening of last week. Mrs. Elliot presided.Langholm Youth Club’s disco dancers reaped the awards of hard work and dedication last weekend when they won both the senior and junior superdance titles at the S.A.Y.E Regional Championships held in Castle Douglas.
Last updated 21 September 2011
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Down Memory Lane
LANGHOLM WRI celebrated their 50th anniversary in 1983 with a party in the Lesser Buccleuch Hall and a most enjoyable buffet meal was supplied by Copshaw Kitchen.
Last updated 15 September 2011
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One lady leaping in the competition
The anniversary entertainment to scholars attending the Sunday schools in Nichol Forest came off with great eclat at Kingfield House on Wednesday the 28th ultimo.This popular exhibition of farm stock, etc, which attracts a big entry from the counties of Dumfries, Roxburgh and Cumberland, takes place in Langholm on Saturday first. The entries are considerably in advance of last year. The first meeting of Gilnockie W.R.I. after the summer recess was held in Gilnockie Hall on Thursday, 14th September, when the new president, Mrs. Grant, presided over a good attendance of members.A sunny afternoon and music by Langholm Town Band were added attractions to the Bring and Buy Sale and Afternoon Tea held in the Scott Hay Gallery and charmingly opened by Dr J. C. Anderson who was presented with a basket of flowers. £213 was raised for the National Society for Cancer Relief.
Last updated 14 September 2011
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Down Memory Lane
THIS picture, taken at the presentation of trophies at the Westerkirk show in 1956, shows clearly the new cups and the new silver salver.
Last updated 8 September 2011
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Lodge match thrills the excited crowd
Mr George Johnstone and a select party have been enjoying the sport of grouse shooting at Westerhall, the seat of Mr Johnstone’s brother Sir Frederick Johnstone, who is at present travelling in America.This match was played on Langholm Lodge ground on Saturday. The Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch, Countess of Dalkeith, Lady Margaret Scott, Lady Herbert Scott, Mr Johnstone Douglas, Comlongon Castle, Mr W.F. Forbes, and Mr and Mrs Milne Home witnessed the match. The Earl of Dalkeith entertained the teams to lunch. Langholm Lodge batted first, and although only a moderate total had been put on, namely, 45, at the fall of the seventh wicket, some splendid hitting by Lord Henry Scott and Hon. G. Herbert quickly set up a good score. On Friday afternoon Mr. William Anderson, who retired the previous week after 35 years service with the Post Office at Eskdalemuir, was presented with the Imperial Service Medal for meritorious service.The Creche at Langholm Community Centre may be opened once again in the very near future following representations made by Dumfriesshire MP, Sir Hector Monro to the Manpower Services Commission who finance the scheme.
Last updated 7 September 2011
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Down Memory Lane
THIS photo is of the medal-winning Langholm youth club members who competed at an event in 1976.
Last updated 1 September 2011
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Rail line works nearly finished
The public will be glad to learn that a portion of this great railway scheme is now all but finished and nearly ready for opening.A rather serious accident occurred at the Station Square, Lockerbie, on ThursdayTwo well known Langholm growers took many of the prizes in the chrysanthemum classes at Carlisle Flower Show last week.The first round of the Clubhouse fund competition this year was sponsored by the British Legion with four categories to play in.
Last updated 31 August 2011
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Down Memory Lane
THIS picture is of the main trophy winners at the Canonbie flower show in 1985.
Last updated 25 August 2011
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Nasty accident as man goes under rail wagon
On Saturday last, about 11 o’clock a.m., another accident occurred on the Langholm Branch of the Border Union Railway.With orders for spring goods still coming well to hand, the tweed trade of the Border district continues active, and the looms are being kept full running.There was a good contingent of Langholmites present at Canonbie Flower Show on Saturday, and we were approached by dozens of fathers and mothers, all of whom voiced the same complaint.Adverse weather conditions over the past few months reflected the entries at Langholm Horticultural Show on Saturday, particularly in the cut flower section where Coulthard Barnfather really showed his gardening prowess to clean up the trophies.
Last updated 24 August 2011
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The ladies of Eskdale honour volunteers
Saturday week last was a Gala day at Langholm, being the occasion on which the ladies of Eskdale were to present the Eskdale Volunteer Rifle Corps with a Silver Bugle; the prizes which were contended for at the company’s range on Arkinholm last week, were to be presented at the same time to the successful competitors.On Friday night, Mr Richard Wylie, whilst cycling near Priorhill, met with a severe accident.We would like to draw attention of the powers that be to the state of Langholm’s Castle, or rather all that remains of it on the Castleholm.Langholm Pipe Band travelled across the Border on Saturday to fulfil two engagements.
Last updated 18 August 2011
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Down Memory Lane
THIS week we have chosen a picture relating to the Common Riding of 1989.
Last updated 18 August 2011
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Down Memory Lane
THIS week’s Down Memory Lane photograph takes us back to Langholm Nursery Group in 1989.
Last updated 11 August 2011
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Boys brigade all washed out but manage to sing
A number of the inhabitants of Eskdalemuir and Westerkirk, having resolved to present the Rev. Mr Morrison, of the Reformed Presbyterian congregation, Davington, and Mr Symington, student of divinity, Paisley, with some mark of respect for their unwearied exertions (especially during the last few months), for the spiritual good of the district.
Last updated 10 August 2011
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Down Memory Lane
THIS Down Memory Lane photo takes us back to 1981 when Alan Currie was Cornet.
Last updated 4 August 2011
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Westerhall estate goes under hammer for £80k
This exhibition was held on the 27th ult., in a tent, kindly erected for the occasion in front of Burnfoot house by the owner Captain Malcolm, where there was a goodly display of flowers, fruits, and vegetables, the whole of which bore testimony to the care bestowed on them by the competitors.In the auction room on Thursday, at Messers Knight, Frank & Rutley’s, Hanover Square, London, the historic estate of Westerhall, embracing 11,282 acres, was brought to the hammer.The shows were well patronised on the Kilngreen and this year there appeared to be more stalls than ever, even though some familiar faces amongst the showpeople were absent.Depriving elderly people of what would seem to be a simple but essential service does not sound good at any time but when the people concerned are out of town and in a rural community without public transport then it becomes very much worse.
Last updated 3 August 2011
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