by Robin Thompson | 12 Dec 2016 | Articles
John McChlery, Headmaster of McLean School 1848 – 1885 by Elaine Campbell In the second half of the nineteenth century the residents of Dunfermline would have been familiar with the name of John McChlery but like many of our esteemed citizens of the past his...
by Robin Thompson | 10 Dec 2016 | Diary, Talks
Our first meeting of the new year will take place on Thursday 19th January at 7:30 pm in the Abbey Church Halls, as usual. Hugh Walker will present “The History of Sanitation”. This talk comes to Dunfermline Historical Society highly recommended and should...
by Robin Thompson | 22 Nov 2016 | Articles
In the mid 19th century, Volunteer Rifle Corps were being formed for defence against a perceived threat from France. The Dunfermline unit needed additional funding, so an ambitious event was organised. In this article Sue Mowat tells the story of the hard-working...
by Robin Thompson | 19 Nov 2016 | Diary, Talks
Our Christmas social event this year will be held on Thursday 8th December, in the Abbey Church Hall. This year, we have arranged something we haven’t done before – we are having a film show. Talisman Films Scotland will be presenting “Nostalgic...
by Robin Thompson | 5 Nov 2016 | Articles
By George Robertson It is generally accepted Margaret, Queen, later Saint, of Scotland, was born in Hungary around 1046. Her father, Edward the Exile, became heir to the English throne of Edward the Confessor, who was half brother to her grandfather Edmund...
