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- Thu Mar 27, 2014 2:57 am
- Forum: Archived topics
- Topic: Local Transport
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Local Transport
From: Sandra Glover To: threetowners@topica.com Sent: Friday, September 22, 2000 Hi all, many years ago when my cousin was working on the Arran ferry as a summer job, I used to go down to the harbour to watch the boat come in and catch a quick chat with my cousin. On one particular day the ferry cam...
- Sun Mar 23, 2014 2:41 am
- Forum: Archived topics
- Topic: Local Theatres
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- Views: 2811
Local Theatres
From: "Betty Woodland" <bettywood@xx.net.au> To: <threetowners@topica.com> Sent: Friday, September 08, 2000 I can remember the Saturday matinees at the Regal, Mighty Mouse was my favourite. The cowboy movies were great, with the goodies in the white hats and the baddies in the black hats. ...
- Sun Mar 23, 2014 2:39 am
- Forum: Archived topics
- Topic: Ardeer Factory Explosion 1913
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- Views: 2975
Ardeer Factory Explosion 1913
Ardeer Explosion 1913 From: "Hugh McCallum" <hewmac@xx.com.au> To: <threetowners@topica.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 05, 2000 Subject: [3T] Ardeer Factory Explosion 1913 Hugh McCallum wrote on 25 January 2000 In the mid-1950s us young lads often worked for the local farmers at tattie harv...
- Sun Mar 23, 2014 2:37 am
- Forum: Archived topics
- Topic: Buffalo Bill
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- Views: 2725
Buffalo Bill
From: "Andy Bryson" <abryson@xx.net> To: <threetowners@topica.com> Sent: Friday, August 18, 2000 Subject: Buffalo Bill Dear All, I have a historical enquiry from a friend of mine who is researching Native American history and he reckons there was a "Wild west Show" with Buffalo B...
- Sun Mar 23, 2014 2:36 am
- Forum: Archived topics
- Topic: Coronation 1953
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- Views: 4103
Coronation 1953
From: "hewmac" <hewmac@xx.com.au> To: <threetowners@topica.com> Sent: Friday, September 01, 2000 Topic Of The Week: September 01, 2000 "Coronation 1953" Definitions: -Queen Elizabeth II crowned June 2nd 1953. Possible discussion topics: -Personal recollections -Organised street C...
- Sun Mar 23, 2014 2:34 am
- Forum: Archived topics
- Topic: Wreck at Seafield(?) cottages
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- Views: 2785
Wreck at Seafield(?) cottages
From: Thomas Logan To: threetowners@ topica.com Sent: Saturday, August 12, 2000 7: Subject: [3T] Wreck at Seafield(?) cottages I originate in Saltcoats, in Argyle Road, and also lived in Lindsay Ave, Sorbie Road and North Crescent at various times. Married to Jean Terry from Ardrossan. I haven't bee...
- Sun Mar 23, 2014 2:33 am
- Forum: Archived topics
- Topic: Ardrossan Castle
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- Views: 2781
Ardrossan Castle
From: "Sandra Glover" <sandglow@xx.co.uk> To: <threetowners@topica.com> Sent: Saturday, August 12, 2000 Subject: [3T] Ardrossan prom Quote: Sandra, earlier you mentioned you managed the Ellwood B+B, Is that the one on the seafront near the Chapel and sunken garden? Hi Hugh, yes Ellwood on ...
- Mon Mar 17, 2014 1:31 am
- Forum: Archived topics
- Topic: Ardrossan talk
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- Views: 2634
Ardrossan talk
From: "james james" <jamesbarr50@xx.com> To: <threetowners@topica.com> Sent: Sunday, July 23, 2000 : hi all As i don't c Ardrossan spoke of on the list much thought i would do the needful an give it a mention although i am Saltcoats born an bred (and proud of it i have a great love and ass...
- Mon Mar 17, 2014 1:30 am
- Forum: Archived topics
- Topic: Mute redheaded lad
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- Views: 2780
Mute redheaded lad
From: "hewmac" <hewmac@xx.com.au> To: <threetowners@topica.com> Sent: Saturday, July 22, 2000 Whatever happened to the young deaf mute lad with the red hair who used to give the girls a fright on the "monkey Walk" on a Sunday night. The young men about town (us yins) used to arra...
- Mon Mar 17, 2014 1:28 am
- Forum: Archived topics
- Topic: In a Marmalade Saloon
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- Views: 2920
In a Marmalade Saloon
From: "hewmac" <hewmac@xx.com.au> To: <threetowners@topica.com> Sent: Saturday, July 08, 2000 Subject: [3T] In a Marmalade Saloon Just received word from "amazon.com" my copy of 'In a Marmalade Saloon' by Ardrossan's Patrick O'Connor is on the way (7 months to find a 2nd hand cop...
- Mon Mar 17, 2014 1:26 am
- Forum: Archived topics
- Topic: HMS Dasher
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- Views: 3226
HMS Dasher
From: "hewmac" <hewmac@xx.com.au> To: <threetowners@topica.com> Sent: Sunday, July 02, 2000 From Rampant Scotland Newsletter - Issue Number 168, dated 1 July 2000. Memorial to Wartime Tragedy A memorial plaque was attached this week to the wreck of HMS Dasher, an aircraft carrier which ble...
- Mon Mar 17, 2014 1:25 am
- Forum: Archived topics
- Topic: Long Lost Friends
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- Views: 3267
Long Lost Friends
From: "Anthony McGuire" <mcguire@xx.dk> To: <threetowners@topica.com> Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2000 Subject: [3T] Long lost friends. I am convinced that there are some good Private Eyes among 'Threetowners' members so here's hoping: I would like to get in touch with an old and dear friend...