by Robin Thompson | 11 Jan 2017 | Did You Know?
Did You Know… ..that there is a vital link between Dippy the Dinosaur and Andrew Carnegie? In “Dippy the Dinosaur and Andrew Carnegie“, Jean Barclay tells us about the famous replica of a Diplodocus skeleton in the Natural History Museum, and how it was created...
by Robin Thompson | 5 Jan 2017 | Articles
In a further article in George Beattie’s series on Dunfermline’s Industrial Past, George presents the history of George Kay and Sons, whose coach-building business ran from 1881 to 1996 and spanned the transition from hand built horse drawn vehicles to...
by Robin Thompson | 12 Dec 2016 | Articles
McLean School is one of Dunfermline’s oldest Primary Schools, founded in 1842. John McChlery was it’s headmaster from his qualification to his retirement. In “John McChlery, Headmaster of McLean School 1848 – 1885” Elaine Campbell tells...
by Robin Thompson | 10 Dec 2016 | Diary, Talks
Our first meeting of the new year will take place on Thursday 19th January at 7:30 pm in the Abbey Church Halls, as usual. Hugh Walker will present “The History of Sanitation”. This talk comes to Dunfermline Historical Society highly recommended and should...
by Robin Thompson | 22 Nov 2016 | Articles
In the mid 19th century, Volunteer Rifle Corps were being formed for defence against a perceived threat from France. The Dunfermline unit needed additional funding, so an ambitious event was organised. In “The Dunfermline Volunteers Bazaar” Sue Mowat tells...