Tag Archives: Stornoway Historical Society

The Nicolson Institution in 100 Objects (give or take)

Posted on July 31, 2012 by David Powell

Today saw the opening of a new exhibition in Stornoway Town Hall presented jointly by Stornoway Historical Society and the School’s Heritage Committee.  The event marks the closure of the old and fondly remembered Springfield Road campus as the school … Continue reading →

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Stornoway Town Hall

Posted on June 19, 2012 by David Powell

Stornoway Town Hall opened for the second time 83 years ago today in 1929 following a devastating fire in 1918, which burnt the building down to ruin.  The leaflet above is from the Museum nan Eilean collection, and was distributed following the fire … Continue reading →

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Friday Photo; Leap Year Dance

Posted on February 24, 2012 by David Powell

This poster from 1944 is from Stornoway Historical Society’s collection, and is currently stored in Stornoway Library.  The hand drawn poster advertises a dance to be held by Sandwick Badminton Club for a Leap Year Dance, and features some interesting … Continue reading →

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An Archive Tour of Stornoway

Posted on February 2, 2012 by David Powell

On Monday night I presented a paper entitled An Archive Tour of Stornoway to Stornoway Historical Society in the Council Chambers at Sandwick Road to around 50 people.  The talk took the form of a wander around the streets of Stornoway, stopping off … Continue reading →

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Memories of the Mills

Posted on November 28, 2011 by David Powell

  Stornoway Historical Society are holding a talk tonight on the Harris Tweed mills of Stornoway, led by Malcolm Macdonald and Ian Maclennan.  The talk will be held in the Comhairle Chamber, Sandwick Road tonight, doors open at 6.30pm and … Continue reading →

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Friday Photos; Old Shops of Stornoway

Posted on August 12, 2011 by David Powell

Last night we had our Old Shops of Stornoway event co-hosted with Stornoway Historical Society in the library.  I’m very happy to say that it was a great success with a fantastic turnout!  Our three speakers, Sandy Matheson, Norrie Macgregor … Continue reading →

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Old Shops of Stornoway Event

Posted on August 10, 2011 by David Powell

Come along to our Old Shops of Stornoway event tomorrow night!  Norrie and Malcolm from Stornoway Historical Society will be talking about some of the old businesses of Stornoway and anyone attending is welcome to share their reminiscences of old … Continue reading →

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Friday photo; Lewis Hospital

Posted on March 25, 2011 by David Powell

On Monday at 7.30 in the Comhairle chambers, Sandwick Road, Stornoway Historical Society will be presenting the last of their lectures for this winter.  The talk will be part three of a series focused on Lewis Hospital by Margaret Dobson, … Continue reading →

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Battery Recollections

Posted on November 29, 2010 by David Powell

Stornoway Historical Society tonight hold the second of their Winter lectures, this time presented by R. J. Macleod (‘Barts’).  Those who read Back in the Day will be familiar with the presenter from his interesting articles on Stornoway,  and his talk tonight, ‘Battery Recollections’, … Continue reading →

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Remembrance Day

Posted on November 11, 2010 by David Powell

Lest We Forget Today is of course Remembrance Day, and to mark this I have decided to post a few links to various sites that have information relevant to the military service of the Western Isles. Comann Eachdraidh Uig make … Continue reading →

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