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https://www.archives.org.uk/ara-nations-regions 27-10-2011 13:44:46
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#ArchiveBeginnings at Falkirk & District Royal Infirmary pictured #OTD 1932 the opening ceremony with Prince George. The hospital was built on Gartcows estate for £100,000 raised by public subscription - replacing the older Thornhill Rd 🏥 Falkirk Arts & Heritage ow.ly/ehzW50QkiJE
Taken today in 1993 #Dumbarton Sheriff Court. We're loving the selection of classic cars on show in the car park.
Aerial view of Coupar Angus c.1963. Notice in the centre of the image the former railway station serving the town on the Caledonian Railway line. The station closed to passengers in September 1967.
📷 Local & Family History Collection, AK Bell Library
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'Her insanity is to a very great extent dependent on her habits of masturbation.'
David Skae was Physician Superintendent at the Royal #Edinburgh Hospital & was the 1st person to maintain a specific type of insanity due to masturbation.
Read more 👉 edin.ac/3vFIxFA
Did you recognise Perth High School for #WhereIsItWednesday ? Well, we thought it might stump a few of you, but it appears you did recognise the former 'biology pond' (?) at the school.
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Our friends at Aberdeen City Libraries have got a bunch of events coming up for LGBTQ+ History Month. 🏳️🌈
Head over their website to find out more and book your place: abdn.io/jE
Check out our latest local history blog post, in partnership with Glasgow Times
This week, we’re highlighting the important role of the Town Clerk in Glasgow’s administration and history: glasgowlife.org.uk/libraries/fami…
Pic: Tolbooth steeple from the east, c1938 (ref: P1468)