Tag: Historical events
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Some Celebrate, Some Suffer
Mistress Barrowsgate lets her hair down for the Coronation of George VI. Context: The coronation of George VI and his wife, Elizabeth, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom took place at Westminster Abbey, London, on Wednesday 12 May 1937. George VI ascended the throne upon the unexpected abdication of his brother, Edward VIII,…
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Buchan’s Nicht o’ Pleesur’
Barrowsgate spends a pleasant Hogmanay at a dance in Whiteside. Context: During 1936, the UK had three kings – George V, Edward VIII and Geoge VI. The Mormond Stag is a famous local landmark.
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War in Peace
Barrowsgate wonders why modern-day wars can’t be settled like they were in bygone times. Context: In October 1935, Mussolini invaded Abyssinia (now Ethiopia).
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The Fire Alarm
Barrowsgate continues his history of the Kippertoon Fire Brigade with an account of its first call-out.
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Kippertoon Fire Brigade
Barrowsgate describes the grand opening ceremony for the Kippertoon Fire Brigade. Context: Fraserburgh only got its first professional fire brigade with engine in 1931. Before that, it only had handcarts and volunteers.
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Fire!
The good folk of Drumnadroggit celebrate the Silver Jubilee of King George V on 6th May 1935 with a bonfire and fireworks.