Summertime - but where is this beach?.....

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LesleyB
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Summertime - but where is this beach?.....

Post by LesleyB » Mon Jul 18, 2005 10:23 am

This photo was found in a pile of family picures which recently came to light- it was like Christmas ....but much better!! :lol:

However, I'm not sure who this family are. None of them are jumping out at me. I'm just guessing, but it looks as if it was taken around 1900. Any suggestions welcome. But then I wondered if maybe I could find out where it was taken, it might give me some clues. Does anyone recognise the location?

http://talkingscot.com/gallery/displayi ... p?pos=-192

(Its not on the beach at Limekilns near Rosyth Old Church in Fife which is where I thought it looked like - been to check!)

Best wishes
Lesley
Researching:
Midlothian & Fife - Goalen, Lawrie, Ewart, Nimmo, Jamieson, Dick, Ballingall.
Dunbartonshire- Mcnicol, Davy, Guy, McCunn, McKenzie.
Ayrshire- Lyon, Parker, Mitchell, Fraser.
Easter Ross- McCulloch, Smith, Ross, Duff, Rose.
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CatrionaL
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Post by CatrionaL » Sat Jul 08, 2006 8:03 pm

Maybe another look at the picture will encourage folks to keep an eye open for the beach during this summer's holiday
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laineywoo
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unknown family

Post by laineywoo » Sat Jul 08, 2006 11:18 pm

Hi Lesley
Couldnt be Aberdour could it??? Just with the wall and the trees!
searching for Jacks, Williamsons, Maxwells, Wardlaws, Hardies, Bennies, Kays, Bruce, Sneddon, Dougall and Galloway all mainly Polmont and Muiravonside areas - basically all families from Polmont!!
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LesleyB
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Post by LesleyB » Sat Jul 08, 2006 11:29 pm

Hi Lainey
Thanks for the suggestion - if its a decent day tomorow I might just go and check that out!

Best wishes
Lesley
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Jake Drummond
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Post by Jake Drummond » Sun Jul 09, 2006 7:21 pm

Looks very much like the beach at Ravenscraig Park in Kirkcaldy, with the wall and the background of trees, but given that so many years have passed you'll need to assess the tree growth.
The beach from West to East Wemyss also had a wall very similar to this, especailly at East Wemyss at the foot of the Gasworks Brae, but it's long gone now.
The gentleman's face is familiar, and I suggest that you post the photo in the General section in the Forum at www.friendsfromthewemyss.co.uk asking for any suggestions.
Any other shots with locations?
Good hunting!
Jake
JJ
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CatrionaL
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Post by CatrionaL » Sun Jul 09, 2006 8:13 pm

Jake

There appears to be a problem with the link!

Best wishes

Catriona
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LesleyB
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Post by LesleyB » Sun Jul 09, 2006 8:50 pm

Hi Jake
Thanks for the suggestion - will check it out next time I'm down that way.
Best wishes
Lesley
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Jake Drummond
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Post by Jake Drummond » Sun Jul 09, 2006 9:05 pm

Yes, the link has a problem which I've informed their admin of, but so far nothing has been done.
Try this link instead, and complain that I've had to re-direct you via my Favourites link, that way they might take some notice!

http://globalteam.co.uk/fftw/forums/index.php

This should open up the Forum page, then
Go to; General chat
Go to; Log on problems?
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LesleyB
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Post by LesleyB » Sun Jul 09, 2006 9:46 pm

Thanks Jake!
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