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
On 22nd December 1894 the cabinet works of Joseph Johnstone was destroyed by a gale. It had only returned to operation in May 1894 having been destroyed by fire in August 1893. Four died and 16 were injured in the incident. There is a full account of the calamity in the articles section of the furniture pages.
Damage to Joe's by 1894 Gale.
On 22nd December 1894 the cabinet works of Joseph Johnstone was destroyed by a gale. It had only returned to operation in May 1894 having been destroyed by fire in August 1893. Four died and 16 were injured in the incident. There is a full account of the calamity in the articles section of the furniture pages.
