Old Fauldhouse

Old Fauldhouse contains many community photographs including a picture of Mrs Bishop's dance classes, local football and netball teams and the Fallas (Gala) Queens of the 1920s and 1950s. Some of the locations featured are Bridgend, Garibaldi Row, Main Street, the West End, Fallas Bridge, Castle Row in East Benhar, Lanrigg, Sheephousehill and Leadloch Avenue. Local institutions which appear include Crofthead Co-operative, the Caledonian Hotel, John Beuken's bus company and the Drill House and Baillie Institute. Other photographs show Braehead Colliery, the brickworks, Casey's shop, Fauldhouse Junior Secondary, the bowling green, the cricket team and the stepping stones across the Breich Burn.

Author: William F Hendrie
Publisher: Stenlake
Extra Details: Pictorial Card Covers lavishly illustrated with Old B&W photos throughout.