History of Peebles 1850-1990

A comprehensive social and local history of the Royal Burgh of Peebles.

Described by early 19th century commentators as a "finished town" but with the arrival of the Railways its beautiful valleys opened up  and the town attracted the interest of entrepreneurs from the border woollen trade eager to exploit the abundant water supply in the area. Peebles flourished as the Thorburn and Ballantyne Mills, with their reputation for fine cloths and tweeds became the "chief arteries" for a new economy and an expanded township.

With the end of Railway and a much reduced woolen industry Peebles redirected its efforts toward becoming a business conferencing centre and tourist destination.

The book is separated into the following parts:

Part I - 1850-1900: chapters on Industry, trade and commerce; The Burgh; Social Life

Part II- 1900-1950: chapters on Industry, Trade and commerce; The Burgh, Education; Peebles in Two World Wars; Social Life.

Part III - 1950-1990: 4 chapters on Industry, Trade and commerce; The Burgh, Education; Peebles in Two World Wars; Social Life.

Part IV -  11 chapters: The law and the lawyers of Peebles; Medical Practice in Peebles; The Church in Peebles; The Beltane Festival; Local Associations and Social interests; Sporting Activities; Local newspapers and media; The Peebles railways; Local Government in Peebles 1922-89; Parliamentary Representation from 1790; The Lord-Lieutenants from 1794 and the Sheriffs from 1184.

The Fallen - A list of all names all killed during the Two World Wars.

Full Bibliography

 

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