| The Orry, 'Becky's Tree', Eaglesham |
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| E11A.1 |
| Giffnock Heritage Centre |
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| Eaglesham Photographic Collection |
| Sepia photograph of 'Becky's Tree on The Orry in Eaglesham. This tree has now been cut down. |
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| Photograph - black and white copy |
| In 'Rural Eaglesham', Christina Robertson Brown suggests 'Becky's Tree' may have been called after a girl who worked half-time in the mill and half-time helping men to plant the trees that beautify the village. It was an elm tree which was cut down when it became unsafe for passers-by. It was commemorated in a song by Miss Mary Johnstone, daughter of the poet and song writer, Thomas Johnstone (see Brown, C R, Rural Eaglesham, 1966, pp19-20 |
| East Renfrewshire Council |
| Photograph cabinet - Eaglesham |
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| Local Studies Librarian |
| 26/3/2007 16:46:27 |
| 18/12/2009 12:18:12 |