The East Lothian Banking Company

The East Lothian Banking Company

This month features images of two bank notes from the East Lothian Banking Company which opened in 1810 in Dunbar, but had to close in 1822 when…

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George Low and Mr Spence

George Low and Mr Spence

The theme of shops in the High Street continues, this time featuring George Low and Son. the following photos, donated to the society by Pamela…

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Williamson shop and Borthwick newsagent next door

Williamson’s ladies outfitters at 31 High Street

Continuing the theme of shops in the High Street in the 1950s, the photos below are of MJ and B. Williamson’s ladies outfitters. Copies of…

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Louis Allen 21/23 High Street

Louis Allen 21/23 High Street

To start us off, I’ve included 4 photos of the Louis Allen shop which was at 21/23 High Street, where the new R S McColl shop…

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Thorntonloch whales in Hordley, Shropshire 1950

Dunbar Oral History Archive

The Society also has a good number of oral history recordings and these will be made available through the Dunbar Oral History Archive which is…

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