Interviews of John Barr
EERC/DG/DG26/19
Biographical interview with John Barr a farmer whose father had owned Auchneel Farm since 1920 and which John himself ran until he retired. This interview considers change over time, particularly in ...
Interviews of Margaret and Jean Templeton
EERC/DG/DG26/20
Interview with two sisters, Margaret and Jean, who came to Stranraer in 1929 when their father, an optician, chose the area as a base for his business. As well as customers coming to him, Mr Templeto...
Interviews of Betty Findlay
EERC/DG/DG26/28
Biographical interview with Betty Findlay about the family business, Findlays Drapers in Stranraer. Betty gives a brief history of the business and of John Finlay, who started the business in 1896 in...
Interviews of John Carruth aged 91
EERC/DG/DG26/33
Interview with John Carruth (b. 1922) who was 91 at the time the interview was recorded. John recalls the Stranraer of his childhood and gives detailed information about shops and businesses within t...
Interviews of Hugh Aitken aged 84
EERC/DG/DG26/35
Childhood
Working life
Business
Crafts
Architecture
World War, 1914-1918 - Concentration Camps
Social structure
Scouting
Transport
Industry
Education
Interview with Hugh Aitken (b. 1930) about his family history and life in Stranraer. Hugh talks about his family history. His father owned the family business, a jeweller's on George Street. From h...