Dingwall Transport
Attribution: unknown (Greenhill street in Dingwall looking North)
Dingwall station
On 1 May 2017 Dingwall Station was the scene of a ceremony reflecting the role it played during World War 1 during the time when a troop train, which became known as the Jellicoe Express, passed through on a regular basis..
Dingwall transport methods through the decades.
Photos courtesy of Dingwall Museum Trust.
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The adjacent frontage of Morganti's. This was the original post office, with the outline of the clock clearly visible.
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Side view of the entrance to the Masonic Hall in May 1899 on the occasion of the granting of the Freedom of Dingwall to Sir Hector Macdonald. [Photo RCHS]
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Photo showing the origins of the Masonic Hall aka 'The Picture House' in later years. The flags are not celebrating the demolition of the building, but as in the 1899 photo, show that Dingwall "dresses up" on important occasions - in the case of 2019, Dingwall Gala Week! [Photo E Sinclair]
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Morganti's original signage. Demolition uncovered the faded sign above the clock, proclaiming what Morganti's had to offer - Refreshments - Saloons - Confections [Photo: E Sinclair]
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The frontage of the former Picture House prior to demolition of the rear part. [Photo: E Sinclair]
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Mr Sestilio ("Joe") Simonelli at the front of Morganti and Simonelli's shop, on High Street, in 1923. This was formerly the Post Office (note clock) and was adjacent to the Masonic Hall, later The Picture House. [Photo DMT]
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Dingwall Picture House when functioning as a cinema. Source and date unknown.
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As demolition progressed, Anagar Vinke, a woodturner living in Fodderty, acquired a beam from the Picture House and proceeded to convert the wood into souvenirs of the Picture House. One of these, a candle holder, is shown below. [Photo RCHS]
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Just before Christmas 2020 the new frontage of "The Picture House". Work on "Morganti's" continues. [Photo RCHS]
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Adjacent to the masonic plaque is the other symbol, crow-stepped gable and Scots thistle finial. [Photo RCHS]
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An enlargement of the plaque showing the origins of the building as a Masonic Hall. [Photo RCHS]
