Davidson's Mains

Early Photos

of

Rural Life and Groups

Photo

1.

Harvesting

1910

Davidson's Mains, Harvesting - 1910

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Photo

2.

John MacDonald's Smiddy

Three workers, Wheels and Carts  -  1910

 Davidson's Mains - John Macdonald's Smiddy - 1910

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3.

John MacDonald's Smiddy

 Zoom-in on the three workers  -  1910

 Davidson's Mains - John Macdonald's Smiddy - 1910

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Photo

4.

Maitland Bowling Club

When might this photo have been taken?
I've contacted Maitland Bowling Club and have asked them the question.

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Maitland Bowling Club, Davidson's Mains, Edinburgh - When might this photo have been taken?

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Photo

5.

Gala Day  -  1950

Look at all the hats!

Davidson's Mains, Gala Day - 1950 ©

Photo

6.

Cows in Quality Street

I was told, when I showed this photo to a meeting of the North West Heritage (Edinburgh Villages) Group that
there used to be fields of cows and milking nearby, and that the cows were probably being moved between fields.

 Davidson's Mains - Cows in Quality Street - What were these cows doing here, and when might this photo have been taken?

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   Davidson's Mains, Harvesting - 1910 ©

 

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