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Apothecary Hall in Langholm High Street circa 1900

Apothecary Hall in Langholm High Street, circa 1900




J. B.Balfour Grocer, circa 1900

J. B. Balfour Grocer, circa 1900




Langholm Bridge in 1900

Langholm Bridge around 1900

Built in 1775 and widened in 1880.
The Souter's stane broke away in November 1898
Souter's Stane so named because shoemakers and cobblers tanned their skins on the rock.
(Drummond Anderson, jeweller as a boy is sitting alone on a rock)




Tibby Lugs Entry circa 1895

Tibby Lugs Entry circa 1895




Boatford Suspension Bridge in 1878

Boatford Suspension Bridge in 1878




The Langholm Town Band Drummer's Chest Plate depicting the year the band was formed - 1815

The Langholm Town Band Drummer's Chest Plate depicting the year the band was formed - 1815




Three of the symbols are carried aloft at all Common Ridings,these are, Thistle, Spade, and Sa't Herring nailed to a Barley Banna,the lamb depicts the woollen trade that is prevalent in town

Langholm Burgh Arms

Three of the symbols are carried aloft at all Common Ridings, these are:
Thistle, Spade, and Sa't Herring nailed to a Barley Banna.
The lamb depicts the woollen trade that is prevalent in town



J. B. Balfour Whisky Flagon

J. B. Balfour Whisky Flagon



Gilnockie Inn Whisky Flagon

Gilnockie Inn Whisky Flagon