We hope to reschedule in the not too distant future and apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused.
We hope to reschedule in the not too distant future and apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Why museums?
Because they are the holders of skeleton keys that unlock our pasts.
Bronze Age cist burial from Mainsriddle: a cloak fastening ring made from a human backbone was found beside this man, and sherds from a beaker at his feet
Why museums?
Because they are the holders of skeleton keys that unlock our pasts.
Bronze Age cist burial from Mainsriddle: a cloak fastening ring made from a human backbone was found beside this man, and sherds from a beaker at his feet
A fleeting moment frozen for 225 million years - the Permian footprints of Chelichnus duncani. In the late 1820s the Rev Henry Duncan (of Savings Bank fame) became interested in the fossil footprints that were being found on slabs of sandstone from local quarries.
A fleeting moment frozen for 225 million years - the Permian footprints of Chelichnus duncani. In the late 1820s the Rev Henry Duncan (of Savings Bank fame) became interested in the fossil footprints that were being found on slabs of sandstone from local quarries.
Pride
Framed memorial plaques commemorating brothers Robert and James Hume Duncan of the 7th Cameron Highlanders, who were both killed in action during the First World War; button from the uniform of the Caledonian Railway Company; a candlesnuffer.
Pride
Framed memorial plaques commemorating brothers Robert and James Hume Duncan of the 7th Cameron Highlanders, who were both killed in action during the First World War; button from the uniform of the Caledonian Railway Company; a candlesnuffer.
Hands
Painted ones. A money box in the form of a mantlepiece clock. On the front there is a printed clock face featuring Roman numerals. W & A Smith of Mauchline, Ayrshire developed the manufacture of transfer printed treen, or wooden ware. Very popular as gifts and souvenirs!
Hands
Painted ones. A money box in the form of a mantlepiece clock. On the front there is a printed clock face featuring Roman numerals. W & A Smith of Mauchline, Ayrshire developed the manufacture of transfer printed treen, or wooden ware. Very popular as gifts and souvenirs!
Technology
The loom is one of the oldest technologies still in use. Here's my favourite ever woven thing - the Crawick Mill Carpet Company's "Imperial" grade carpeting; famed for its durability and exported worldwide from a hamlet near Sanquhar. Woven in 27" strips. 19th c.
Technology
The loom is one of the oldest technologies still in use. Here's my favourite ever woven thing - the Crawick Mill Carpet Company's "Imperial" grade carpeting; famed for its durability and exported worldwide from a hamlet near Sanquhar. Woven in 27" strips. 19th c.
Frame
Handframed stocking from J A Robertson & Sons, founded in 1773. In 1851 the firm exhibited a sample of hand framed hosiery at the Great Exhibition in London. A similar example was shown at the Festival of Britain exhibition a century later, in 1951. As worn by Queen Mary
Frame
Handframed stocking from J A Robertson & Sons, founded in 1773. In 1851 the firm exhibited a sample of hand framed hosiery at the Great Exhibition in London. A similar example was shown at the Festival of Britain exhibition a century later, in 1951. As worn by Queen Mary