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PB the Cairn
Lochwinnoch
The purpose of the site is to help those new to the village to connect with its past and for those who have left for pastures new to remember what was left behind
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A yellow patterned headscarf. An example of the products manufactured in the block printing works of J&R McKinlay. The business was in operation for 85 years from 1880 till 1965.
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A fancy patterned handkerchief, an example of the products manufactured in the block printing works of J&R McKinlay. The business was in operation for 85 years from 1880 till 1965.
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Another fancy patterned handkerchief, an example of the products manufactured in the block printing works of J&R McKinlay. The business was in operation for 85 years from 1880 till 1965.
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Bronze coloured handkerchief with white dots. This particular handkerchief was produced for the coronation of King Edward VII however he abdicated before the ceremony. An example of the products manufactured in the block printing works of J&R McKinlay. The business was in operation for 85 years from 1880 till 1965.
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A Saltire flag also known as the Cross of St Andrew the patron saint of Scotland. He was crucified but considered himself unworthy of being put on a cross similar to Jesus so requested it was made as a diagonal. This is an example of the products manufactured in the block printing works of J&R McKinlay. The business was in operation for 85 years from 1880 till 1965.
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Yellow lion rampart flag known as the Royal Banner of Scotland manufactured in the block printing works of J&R McKinlay. The business was in operation for 85 years from 1880 till 1965.
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The Flag of Great Britain evolved over time. Initially, in 1606 with the union of the crowns under James I of England and James VI of Scotland, it comprised the Flag of England, St George's Cross (red cross on white background) and the flag of Scotland, St. Andrews Cross (white X shaped cross on blue background). Following the union of Great Britain and Ireland in 1801 the red Saltire of St Patrick was added.
There is a debate about the use of Jack in the flags name. A Jack flag is flown on a short jackstaff at the bow of a ship (an ensign is flown at the rear) where the national flag would be flown. Alternatively, Jack is a shortened version of Jacobus, the Latin version of James. Take your pick of either derivation of the Jack part of the flags name.
It is an example of the products manufactured in the block printing works of J&R McKinlay. The business was in operation for 85 years from 1880 till 1965.
There is a debate about the use of Jack in the flags name. A Jack flag is flown on a short jackstaff at the bow of a ship (an ensign is flown at the rear) where the national flag would be flown. Alternatively, Jack is a shortened version of Jacobus, the Latin version of James. Take your pick of either derivation of the Jack part of the flags name.
It is an example of the products manufactured in the block printing works of J&R McKinlay. The business was in operation for 85 years from 1880 till 1965.
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