Ploughing the old fashioned way

Well spring is here and the farmers are busy out on their tractors in Macmerry ploughing the fields. Here's a scene from a quieter time. Ploughing using real horse power. It might be quicker with a tractor but the old ways saw the beauty of man and horse working together.
Macmerry was well known for its heavy horses and a film was made in the 1950s of the last of the horse men of Macmerry. Who knows with the price of oil ever rising we might see the return of the heavy horses of Macmerry.

Transcribing project

Nearly done...
The RCN transcribing project is nearing the end. The transcribers have done a really great job transcribing approx. 500 hours of interviews from the RCN archives. There are only a few left to be completed and then the last batch of DVDs can be handed over. Well done everybody and many thanks!

Macmerry for the cup!

Move over Hearts and Hibs, its Macmerry for the cup.

Formed in 1872, the Macmerry football team of "Macmerry St Clair" was a regular in the junior football league for many a year winning some twelve cups and trophies between 1912 and 1918.

From the look of some of the lads in the photo they could take on some of today's big boys and give them a good run for their money.

Sadly the team is no longer in existence but with long memories and loads of enthusiasm in the village that might well change. So look out all you premier league teams Macmerry might be challenging you in the future!

Maps, mysteries and much much more

So now the folks at Macmery have put the village on the map. But which village?

Poring over old maps showed us details of Penstone, Mak'Merry, Mary field, Macmerry and Glasdmuir (the posh one with the church) and woe betide anyone who gets them confused!

The "special investigators", pupils at Macmerry Primary, are on the case questioning grandparents and neighbours. Who knows what else they may discover.

Mystery Street

A busy street in the 1950s. Rose Street? Any suggestions?

Mystery object!

Snow is away. Perversely I now miss it. The world has turned grey and wet!

A mystery object from our vast reminiscence collection. We have never really pinned down what it is for. Its about 2 inches square. The inside lid, (Pic bit blurry.. sorry) has a shamrock on it. Any ideas?

Handling Boxes

Another service we are keen to promote are our handling boxes. These are themed around such subjects as 'Childhood,' Domestic Life,' Medical,' and 'Holidays.' They contain small objects and images that can be used to stimulate memories, either in a group or with an individual. Just contact for further information.