As well as locating and surveying historical papers held in private hands, the National Register of Archives for Scotland (NRAS) is often in the position of trying to find a good home for archives. And sometimes this is not at all straightforward. Take for instance a photograph album bound in soft leather found in a … Continue reading A 1920s family photograph album
Court photos show 1950s Glasgow life
You might expect the pictures contained within Sheriff court Records to be graphic or disturbing, showing the details of crimes and their victims. Of course, this is often the case – but sometimes the pictures can instead give us a glimpse into social or local history. In a payment case for damages for injuries occurring … Continue reading Court photos show 1950s Glasgow life
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