Twechar, Strathclyde

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Map of Twechar in 1904-1907

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Memories of Twechar
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Coal Mining

My father William Whigham ( originally form West Calder) moved through to live and work in Twechar ( he might have stayed with relatives in Kirkintilloch) in 1926. He worked in the pit but as it was the General Strike then I am not sure what the circumstances would have been - maybe a private pit? If anyone has any info about Twechar in those days I would be very grateful. Many Thanks John

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Barr Farm

I owned Barr Farm for twelve years, and poured my heart and soul into that building, the views from our living room out across the canal to the Campsie Fells was beautiful. The Antonine wall ran through my garden, once an Italian couple walking up the hill asked me if I could tell them where the wall was !, I think they thought it was still visible, I said 'walk no further', I will show you it.... Twechar was a ...see more

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