THURSO

 

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Dirk

Made for Sergeant G. Sorrie, 1st Caithness Res. Volunteers Thurso, 1877

Fish Stane

This marked a spot near the town hall where fish was sold. The plaque was added in 1900 but the stone was in use long before that. Nearby was the Cocky Stane where vegetables and other products were sold. This stone is lost.

 

Font from Old St Peter's

Font from Old St. Peters Church, Thurso. The church dates back to the 12th century and has undergone various changes throughout the years. Eventually closed for worship in 1832.

 

John Henderson

Statue of John Henderson, Thurso also known as Johnny Moozie, Starney, Glossey, Ringie, Buckteeth and Rotten Legs.  John worked as a Town Crier, Officer of the Courts, grave-digger, messenger and doorman at public entertainments and occasions.  Highly renowned in the town as a faithful and trusted servant.

 

Rev Walter Taylor

Full length black and white photograph of  the Rev. Walter Ross Taylor who preached in four churches in Thurso. He was the last minister to preach in Old St. Peters church and the first to preach in new St. Peters or as it was known The Established Church.

 

Shore Street

Black and white photograph of Shore Street and the Turnpike, Thurso c.1880.

 

Sir William A Smith

Coloured print of Sir William A. Smith, Thurso born founder of the Boys Brigade.

 

Thurso Bridge

Black and white postcard of the bridge, Thurso. This bridge was built to replace the previous one and was opened in 1887.

 

Thurso East

Framed coloured print of the second castle built at Thurso East.

 

Thurso Harbour

Black and white photograph of Thurso harbour c. 1954.

 

Thurso Town Hall

This shows the town hall as it was in about 1870.
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