East Lothian, and Dunbar in particular, figures prominently in the annals of witch-hunting in Scotland between 1560 and 1727. During the course of the epidemic which convulsed the country for over a century, thousands of innocent women and some men were put to death for what amounted to nothing more than superstition, hysteria, paranoia and fear spread among the common people of Scotland.
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'Witch' Persecution in East Lothian
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"Hitlertennene" på Brusand
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"Knut" and two other six-oared boats
The "Sunnfjord boat" used to be the common boat type in the Sunnfjord area, but already 150 years ago, it was beginning to lose ground to a modified version of the "Nordfjord boat". The coastal society "Over stokk og stein" (literally: stumbling forward) at Bremanger today owns one of the few original Sunnfjord boats still afloat. -
"Påting" - environment friendly young coalfish fishing
In early evening in the summer, a fleet of motor boats from western Solund headed west. Their destination was the numerous fishing grounds far out, where the young coalfish swam in huge shoals and took the bait willingly. The tools used were bamboo rods and home-made bait. This fishing method was called "påting". -
"Tyskergarden" på Ganddal (ikke ferdig)
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1905 - The municipality of Selje
In 1905, Norway became a free and independent country. The union with Sweden was dissolved by the Storting¿s parliamentary resolution on 7 June. This article deals with the year 1905 in Selje, but should be read in connection with the other 1905 articles found on the website of the County Archives. -
1905 - The municipality of Sogndal
In 1905, Norway became a free and independent country. The union with Sweden was dissolved by the Storting¿s parliamentary resolution of 7 June. This article deals with 1905 in Sogndal. -
A Coastal Coal Mine
Walk along the Cleveland Way between Whitby and Robin Hoods Bay and near Maw Wyke Hole you may notice two stone gateposts on the cliff side of the path. The track between them appears to lead straight over the cliff, as indeed it does! - but where to?
Photo:Alan Staniforth February 2005 ©Alan Staniforth
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A Coastal Railway
The 19th century saw a great boom in railway building throughout England, the North York Moors and coast were no exception. Serving both goods and passenger traffic nearly all the new lines were to close down within a hundred years.
Photo:Alan Staniforth 2004 ©Alan Staniforth
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A Historic Rescue
Residents and visitors travelling between Whitby and Robin Hood's Bay one sunny day in August 1999 would have met with a most unusual sight. A restored lifeboat built in 1887 was being pulled along the road by horses and men in a re-enactment of a similar event which had taken place over 100 years earlier.
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