D. Fairbairn
The Devil's Porridge Exhibition [Lecture to the Society, 18th March, 2005]
Recent, Recent (Social), Industrial Archaeology
TDGNHAS Series III, 79 (2005), 192(4.05 MB)
Abstract
Summary of a lecture delivered to the Society on 18th March 2005.
The factory constructed in Gretna to produce cordite (the Devil’s porridge) needed for the manufacture of munitions for World War I was part of a much larger site extending from Longtown t
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J. Barbour
The Dimensions of the Old Bridge of Dumfries
Architecture, Mediaeval, Parish History
TDGNHAS Series II, 4 (1883-86), 37(WARNING large file size: 8.7 MB)
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M.J. Yates
The Discovery of Two Flat Axes near Caerlaverock Castle, Dumfries
Bronze Age
TDGNHAS Series III, 54 (1979), 147(WARNING very large file size: 96.07 MB)
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R. Service
The Diurnal and Nocturnal Raptorial Birds of the Solway
Ornithology
TDGNHAS Series II, 17 (1900-05), 327(WARNING very large file size: 19.53 MB)
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F. Balfour-Browne
The Domestic Affairs of Caterpillars [Mention only]
Entomology
TDGNHAS Series III, 23 (1940-44), 10(WARNING very large file size: 40.26 MB)
Abstract
Published in Proc. Zoo. Soc. (1933)
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B. Mearns
The Dragonflies and Damselflies breeding in Dumfries and Galloway 1975-2006
Entomology, Botany
TDGNHAS Series III, 81 (2007), 1(2.95 MB)
Abstract
The Atlas of the dragonflies of Britain and Ireland (Merritt et al 1996) showed the distribution of thirteen breeding species in Dumfries and Galloway (D&G) for the period 1975-1990. Barbara Mearns began recording in 1993 and during the summers of 1993-20
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L.J. Masters
The Druid's Grave, Kyle and Carrick District, Strathclyde Region: The Rediscovery of a Chambered Tomb
Neolithic
TDGNHAS Series III, 56 (1981), 10(WARNING very large file size: 42.64 MB)
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J. [Drumsleet] Brown
The Druidical Circle in Troqueer [Lochrutton]
Bronze Age, Parish History
TDGNHAS Series II, 6 (1887-90), 33(WARNING very large file size: 13.55 MB)
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W.A.J. Prevost
The Dry Stone Dykes of Upper Annandale, with Glossary
Recent, Agriculture
TDGNHAS Series III, 34 (1955-56), 84(WARNING very large file size: 24.89 MB)
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R. Paul
The Drysdales of Dollar and their Dumfriesshire Origin [Summary only]
Genealogy, Mediaeval
TDGNHAS Series II, 23 (1910-11), 36(WARNING very large file size: 16.39 MB)
Abstract
In this paper the Rev. Mr Paul recounted the legend that the Drysdales of Dollar were descendants of Thomas, William and James Douglas, sons of Thomas Douglas of Brushwood Haugh in the parish of Drysdale, or Dryfesdale, and shire of Dumfries, who, through
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Bear Nicol, W.B. De
The Dumfries and Maxwelltown Mechanics' Institute, 1825-1900
Recent, Recent (Social), Parish History
TDGNHAS Series III, 28 (1949-50), 64(WARNING very large file size: 31.57 MB)
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Frances Wilkins
The Dumfries Collectors and the King’s Boat at Carsethorn, 1764–1799
Recent, History
TDGNHAS Series III, 85 (2011), 93(3.42 MB)
Abstract
For a period of nearly one hundred years the senior customs officers at the port of Dumfries believed that the establishment of a king’s boat at Carsethorn was the best means of stopping smuggling up the Solway Firth. These king’s boats were comparatively small when compared with the revenue cutters stationed round the Scottish coasts – the nearest of these was at Whithorn. They were essentially open boats with four, six or eight sets of oars and a sail. They were manned by a commander with a crew of men, who had been bred to the sea. The main source of information about the king’s boats is the copy books of letters from the Board of Customs in Edinburgh to the collector and comptroller at Dumfries and the local officers’ letters to the Board and to their own staff. This paper describes the relationship between the collectors and the commanders of the king’s boat, during the period 1759 to 1799, for which there is the most detailed information.
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A.E. Truckell
The Dumfries Incorporation of Fleshers, 1658-1829
Recent, Recent (Social), Parish History, Genealogy
TDGNHAS Series III, 78 (2004), 115(4.91 MB)
Abstract
This paper was prepared by Mr Truckell following his transcription of a microfilm copy of the Minutes of the Incorporation of Fleshers at Dumfries. It provides detailed extracts of the business of the incorporation with much information on the families an
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J.M. Corrie
The Dumfries Post Office, 1642-1910. A Record of Progress and Development
Parish History, History, Recent, Recent (Social)
TDGNHAS Series II, 24 (1911-12), 38(WARNING very large file size: 15.37 MB)
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