Timeline: Stobs through the ages

Writing home

“Had a spiffing week, enjoying myself up to the mark. Plenty girls in Hawick, but of course I have nothing to do with them. Like Selkirk I would not like to stay here, too dry. This photo was taken after a march, the sun was in my face hence the expression.” At this time we are not sure which postcard picture should go with this message. Posted 06/07/1914. Ian Lowes Collection.

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Warm work

Warm work for these Engineers digging fortifications M Wane & Co., Edinburgh. Posted on 24/12/1907. Ian Lowes collection

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Marching towards camp

Shows Royal Scots marching past the blacksmiths before passing under the railway viaduct at the entrance to the camp. “Have had a very hard days work, and got fairly soaked to the skin.” The Mezzotint Co. Brighton. Posted 25/07/1904. Ian Lowes collection.

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Writing home