General Page Three

An old post card depicting the Glenafton Sanitarium. The card was sold by the New Cumnock Post Office, which at this time was owned by William Gibson.

The reverse of the first picture with a small message from the sender. Thanks to Jane MacDonald for taking the time to send the picture

Knockshinnoch in the 80s. The washer building, water tower and picking tables building. Picture courtesy of Bobby Guthrie

Knockshinnoch in the 80s. Here we see the Screener and Tumbler. This is where stones were removed from the coal, formally known as 'craw-picking'. Picture courtesy of Bobby Guthrie

Knockshinnoch in the 80s. The washer building and bucket elevator. Picture courtesy of Bobby Guthrie

Knockshinnoch in the 80s. Small hopper used for Gum (dross). Picture courtesy of Bobby Guthrie

Knockshinnoch in the 80s. This picture shows the workshop on the left, the picking tables building in the middle and the washer house on the right. The washer closed in 1980. Picture courtesy of Bobby Guthrie

The first building after the trees was the canteen, the red brick building was the baths. You entered through the first white door and existed through the second. Thanks to Dan Jess for info

Jim Kyle, John Nairn, Jim Murray, Owen Currie, Thompson Nairn, Tom McFarlane, Dan Park and Gilbert Walker at the Bank Pit Reunion 2009. Picture from Rena Lees

West of Scotland YFL Under 13s League and Cup winners 2008/2009. Picture from Neil McCulloch

Knockshinnoch - Back to the fields by Dan Jess

New Cumnock Golf Club prize winners for 1975 courtesy of George Capstick

Town School Class Reunion sent in by George Gilbert

Willie and Flora Brown nee Bolton on their wedding day 1945

Willie and Flora Brown nee Bolton with Best Man Bertie Brown 1945. Can you name the Bridesmaid?

Taken in the late 1800's, this picture shows Andrew Bowman Timpany and wife Marion Hutchison. Many thanks to Bruce Pryde for submitting the picture

Gilbert's Ironmongers Business in the Castle possibly 1896-1900. In the picture are Archibald Gilbert and his wife Mary Gilbert nee Kerr with infant. Others are unknown

Newspaper cutting from early 1900s. We believe the lady is believed to have connections with New Cumnock

A picture of Mary( Polly ) Kerr 1893-1916

Mrs.Elizabeth Gilbert (nee Campbell)of Pathead with infant probably grandchild

William Lind father of Jean and George Lind and stepfather of Polly Kerr. The Family resided at Afton Buildings. Taken early 1900s. Other person unknown

Mrs. Elizabeth Gilbert of Pathead taken with a Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Mr. Smith is described as a Vet. Again from early 1900s

Gibson Family including Sanny Gibson whose business was in the Castle and among the children is Peg, who was to become the local Registrar. Nan who was to take over the business from her father is missing from picture

Picture of Jane Kerr, mother of Nan Kerr taken behind Bridgend Inn. Notice New Cumnock photographer perhaps related to Parks who lived close to Bridgend Inn? Can anyone provide information on the photographer?

Tribute in verse to George Kerr of Bridgend Inn who died in 1866 leaving widow Mary Kerr (nee McKenzie) who became licensee of premises until succeeded by her daughter Mary Kerr after the death of her husband Archibald Gilbert Ironmonger

Excellent family picture from Sandy Stewart

James Buchanan Stewart, 1862-1947
and Elizabeth Stewart (nee Martin), 1864-19_?
At their 1930 Golden Wedding.

For those of you old enough to remember the cafe at the entrance to Lochside, this is Elizabeth Park nee Stewart, who ran the cafe. The lady lived from 1885-1955 and was the Grandmother or Sandy Stewart