Maryburgh Introduction

Attribution: S. Fraser (Maryburgh Primary School March 2015)

An Introduction

The founding of the village of Maryburgh is of comparatively recent origin. It dates from 1815 when Mary Elizabeth MacKenzie returned to Brahan Estate on the death of her father.

Since those early beginnings a thriving community has developed.

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Maryburgh » Maryburgh Social
01 The "fillers" have arrived.
01 The "fillers" have arrived.
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02 Awaiting opening.
02 Awaiting opening.
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03 Toothbrushes, toothpaste, ladies' clothing.
03 Toothbrushes, toothpaste, ladies' clothing.
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04 Ladies' and girls' underwear and scarves.
04 Ladies' and girls' underwear and scarves.
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05 Pens, pencils, men's clothing.
05 Pens, pencils, men's clothing.
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06 Boys' clothing, men'socks.
06 Boys' clothing, men'socks.
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07 Toys, jumpers, boys' clothing. (No, we don't send The Press & Journal !)
07 Toys, jumpers, boys' clothing. (No, we don't send The Press & Journal !)
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09 Still at work. Much-valued men in the background.
09 Still at work. Much-valued men in the background.
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10 A contained of shoeboxes awaits checking and filling.
10 A contained of shoeboxes awaits checking and filling.
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12 Items allocated.
12 Items allocated.
Photos taken November 2017 [Photos RCHS]
11 Unpacking some of the boxes of fillers.
11 Unpacking some of the boxes of fillers.
Photos taken November 2017 [Photos RCHS]
13 Lunch break.
13 Lunch break.
Photos taken November 2017 [Photos RCHS]
08 Volunteers have just started work. The stack of boxes on the left remains to be checked.
08 Volunteers have just started work. The stack of boxes on the left remains to be checked.
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