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My Secondary School Days 1952 – 1958

28th December 20257th March 2021

Having read David R Collin’s account of his primary schooling, turn now to his secondary experiences at the Academy. His account describes being educated there when the buildings altered as in the images. Click on the link

my secondary schooldays

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The Development of the Galloway Hydro Scheme Martin McGhie (Drax) Parish Church Hall 7.30 All welcome Visitors £5 members free. For Zoom arrangements contact secretary@kirkcudbrighthistorysociety.org.uk

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The Development of the Galloway Hydro Scheme

Martin McGhie (Drax)

Parish Church Hall

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11th november 2026 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

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13th november 2026 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

sun22nov3:00 pmsun4:30 pmThe Trail of the Broken Shoe with John Nelson3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

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The Trail of the Broken Shoe with John Nelson Sunday Nov 22nd 3pm Cultural Glenkens: Galloway Conversations John Nelson is a keen local and family historian. At the age of 65, John

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The Trail of the Broken Shoe with John Nelson Sunday Nov 22nd 3pm

Cultural Glenkens: Galloway Conversations

John Nelson is a keen local and family historian. At the age of 65, John rode a Clydesdale horse 130 miles into the Highlands, following in the footsteps of his ancestor’s stolen horse. In this fascinating conversation John will tell us of his exciting adventures

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wed09dec7:30 pmwed9:00 pmLord Cockburn, Circuit Judge, Visits Kirkcudbright : Gordon Cowan7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

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Kirkcudbright History Society. Parish Church Hall 7.30 All welcome Visitors £5 members free. For Zoom arrangements contact secretary@kirkcudbrighthistorysociety.org.uk

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Kirkcudbright History Society.

Parish Church Hall

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sun13dec3:00 pmsun4:30 pmDumfries and Galloway Around the World: Judith Hewitt3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

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Dumfries and Galloway Around the World with Museums Curator Judith Hewitt Sunday Dec 13th 3pm Cultural Glenkens Galloway Conversations Museums Curator Judith Hewitt will provide an amazing and surprising overview of the

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Dumfries and Galloway Around the World with Museums Curator Judith Hewitt Sunday Dec 13th 3pm

Cultural Glenkens Galloway Conversations

Museums Curator Judith Hewitt will provide an amazing and surprising overview of the connections between Dumfries and Galloway and the world.  This global history will explore objects in the museum’s collection from China, Japan, South Sea Islands, Africa and America.

 

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