Old Lasswade & Bonnyrigg

This book follows the rise and fall of the fortunes of two adjacent Lothian towns from coal, agriculture and paper-making to the Lasswade carpet factory. Lasswade is featured in photographs of the bridge and river, High Street, School Green, Elm Row, Polton Road and Eldin Place. Interesting photographs include the flooding of 1891, the viaduct and St Leonard's Mill while readers can learn about Thomas de Quincey and Sir Walter Scotts' connections to Lasswade. Bonnyrigg High Street appears alongside photographs of Dundas Street and the railway station. Local businesses featured include Henry Widnell & Son carpet makers and Dick's Shoe Warehouse

Author: Oliver van Helden
Publisher: Stenlake
Extra Details: Pictorial Card Covers lavishly illustrated with Old B&W photos throughout.