THURSO
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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. 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.
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.
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.
Black and white photograph of Shore Street and the Turnpike, Thurso c.1880.
Coloured print of Sir William A. Smith, Thurso born founder of the Boys Brigade.
Black and white postcard of the bridge, Thurso. This bridge was built to replace the previous one and was opened in 1887.
Framed coloured print of the second castle built at Thurso East.
Black and white photograph of Thurso harbour c. 1954.