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by Archivist
Fri Mar 14, 2014 12:37 am
Forum: Archived topics
Topic: Veronica Saltcoats Shopkeeper
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Views: 3144

Veronica Saltcoats Shopkeeper

From: "lindsay shorts" <lindsay@xx.uk> To: <threetowners@topica.com> Sent: Monday, June 26, 2000 With regard to the question about Veronica's. The Countess St shop is still there and it is still owned by Veronica although there is some talk of a sale. Veronica is still owner of her St Fran...
by Archivist
Fri Mar 14, 2014 12:35 am
Forum: Archived topics
Topic: Three Blind Mice
Replies: 0
Views: 2604

Three Blind Mice

From: "Sally O'Connor" <salgeo@XXXX.au> To: <threetowners@topica.com> Sent: Sunday, June 25, 2000 Hi Jean, I remember the old pan-stick make-up. Do you remember the diamond and the fish-net stockings. I remember buying the suspender belt at Corner Duncans. Is that store still as big?. It s...
by Archivist
Fri Mar 14, 2014 12:32 am
Forum: Archived topics
Topic: Two Ardrossan Questions
Replies: 0
Views: 2760

Two Ardrossan Questions

From: "Hugh McCallum" <hewmac@xx.au> To: <threetowners@topica.com> Sent: Saturday, June 17, 2000 Subject: [3T] Two Ardrossan Questions (1). The burn that came from Whitlees Dam next to Ardrossan cemetery through the Academy School, passed the piggery and through the children's playing area...
by Archivist
Fri Mar 14, 2014 12:31 am
Forum: Archived topics
Topic: Lithuanians in Stevenston
Replies: 0
Views: 2537

Lithuanians in Stevenston

From: "Hugh McCallum" <hewmac@xx.com.au> To: <threetowners@topica.com> Sent: Monday, May 29, 2000 Subject: [3T] Lithuanians in Stevenston John Miller the compiler of the Landsborough Census is originally from Stevenston. For those of you who are interested John also wrote a book. His paren...
by Archivist
Fri Mar 14, 2014 12:29 am
Forum: Archived topics
Topic: Parish Boundaries
Replies: 0
Views: 2371

Parish Boundaries

From: "hewmac" <hewmac@xxx.com.au> To: <threetowners@topica.com> Sent: Saturday, May 27, 2000 Subject: [3T] Parish Boundaries Hugh McCallum wrote in part: >> I'm not 100% sure but I believe Ardrossan Parish meets Stevenston Parish >> on a line running Northward between and parallel with Co...
by Archivist
Fri Mar 14, 2014 12:28 am
Forum: Archived topics
Topic: Saltcoats Shops 40's or 50's
Replies: 0
Views: 3000

Saltcoats Shops 40's or 50's

From: "Margaret Lyons" <lyons@xxxx.com> To: <threetowners@topica.com> Sent: Friday, May 05, 2000 Subject: [3T] Saltcoats '40's or 50's Hi! I'm just new to the list. Your letters sent me on a mental walk down the town. Tell me where I went wrong, and fill in the blanks, please. Start at the...
by Archivist
Thu Mar 13, 2014 7:16 am
Forum: Archived topics
Topic: The Coal Man
Replies: 0
Views: 2484

The Coal Man

From: "Sally O'Connor" <salgeo@xx.com.au> To: <threetowners@topica.com> Sent: Friday, May 26, 2000 Hi Margaret, We had a laugh about your question about being the oldest on the list. I think you might be rather surprised!. We had Martin Reid to bring up the coal. Any one remember Martin?. ...
by Archivist
Thu Mar 13, 2014 7:15 am
Forum: Archived topics
Topic: Saltcoats Grocery store
Replies: 0
Views: 3101

Saltcoats Grocery store

From: "Penni ORR" <angelsxx@.com> To: <threetowners@topica.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2000 Subject: [3T] grocery store Hi group, Something has just crossed my mind and maybe someone can do a little investigating. My Dad used to tell me he was a grocery store manager in Saltcoats before ...
by Archivist
Thu Mar 13, 2014 7:14 am
Forum: Archived topics
Topic: Fullarton Family
Replies: 0
Views: 4010

Fullarton Family

From: <johnfullarton@xxxxl.com> To: <threetowners@topica.com> Sent: Monday, April 24, 2000 Subject: [3T] From a new 'Threetowner' Hello to all Threetowners, I just happened to be scanning the internet and came across your web page. I was very impressed and pleased to learn that it may be possible to...
by Archivist
Thu Mar 13, 2014 7:12 am
Forum: Archived topics
Topic: Ardeer Follies
Replies: 0
Views: 2359

Ardeer Follies

From: "Alex McMillan" <maddyy@xx.com> To: <threetowners@topica.com> Sent: Saturday, April 15, 2000 Subject: [3T] Memories Hello, there my name is Alex McMillan. I was wondering if anyone remembers the Ardeer Follies. I used to sing and travel all over scotland with them. That would be arou...
by Archivist
Thu Mar 13, 2014 4:13 am
Forum: Archived topics
Topic: Maltese Convoy - Operation Pedestal (April 2000)
Replies: 0
Views: 2501

Maltese Convoy - Operation Pedestal (April 2000)

From: "Hugh McCallum" <hewmac@xx.au> To: <threetowners@topica.com> Sent: Saturday, April 08, 2000 My mother-in-law was adopted by the Walker family from Stevenston. Her adoptive father Daniel Walker was killed on the "Melbourne Star" 13, August 1942. With assistance from the ever...
by Archivist
Tue Mar 11, 2014 12:51 am
Forum: Archived topics
Topic: Ardeer Australia (April 2000)
Replies: 0
Views: 3421

Ardeer Australia (April 2000)

From: "hewmac" <hewmac@xxx.au> To: <threetowners@topica.com> Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2000 Subject: [3T] Ardeer We past through Ardeer recently and noticed those tell-tale earth mounds that explosives manufacturers put round each individual building so that if there is an explosion it al...