Sixth Earl Fife and his landowning theory (and practice)
To “do away with the idea which once prevailed, that land is the peculiar appanage of one class, instead of being, as it should be, a purchasable commodity within the reach of all.”
Entries by Ian Williams
George Smith, Banff and Hong Kong (part 2)
Thank you George Smith for helping Banff, Fordyce and Hong Kong.
George Smith, Banff and Hong Kong (part 1)
The Roy map of 1747 gives a sketch of both Banff and Down (although the latter is not named) and it does show the King’s Ford across the river. The first bridge was started in 1763 and opened in 1765.
The first Banff Bridge 1765 to 1768
The Roy map of 1747 gives a sketch of both Banff and Down (although the latter is not named) and it does show the King’s Ford across the river. The first bridge was started in 1763 and opened in 1765.
A Distinguished Editor
Alexander Ramsay was Editor of the Banffshire Journal from 1847, just over a year since it was first published, for the next 60 years.
Duff House Mausoleum
About a mile south of Duff House, in a very peaceful location looking over the river, is a Mausoleum built in 1792 by the 2nd Earl Fife.
Freeman of the Town
On 19th August, the town of Banff granted Jose de San Martin the freedom of the Burgh
131 years ago today …
27th July. Louise and Alexander’s marriage service started at noon, 131 years ago today.
U-26
It’s 30th June 1940. Captain Heinz Scheringer had taken his vessel out to the southwest of Ireland, looking for cargo vessels to torpedo.