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The Ferry Omnibus. Owned by Mr W. Greig, the 1921 Vulcan (ST1410) was the first bus in Inverness with pneumatic tyres. A note on the side panel indicates its speed was 12 mph. The standing conductor is M. Greig. *
Reference: 23286
The Ferry Omnibus. Owned by Mr...
Portrait. Wearing a bustle and holding family Bible. #
Reference: 28796
Portrait. Wearing a bustle and...
Business group portrait. #
Reference: 22050c
Business group portrait. #...
Business group portrait. #
Reference: 22050b
Business group portrait. #...
Francis James Chalmers (1881-1956) was born in Surrey, a twin with sister Margaret. His fathers motor vehicle business established in 1850 (J. Chalmers and Sons Ltd), traded from the Redhill Garage and could accommodate up to 50 cars. They also held the Ford franchise. He married Christina Ann MacMillan in 1919. She died in Reigate in 1922 and he later married Constance Paterson (1902-1975) of Inverness in 1936, the daughter of famous photographer Andrew Paterson (1877-1948).
Reference: 30187b
Francis James Chalmers (1881-1...
Francis James Chalmers (1881-1956) was born in Surrey, a twin with sister Margaret. His fathers motor vehicle business established in 1850 (J. Chalmers and Sons Ltd), traded from the Redhill Garage and could accommodate up to 50 cars. They also held the Ford franchise. He married Christina Ann MacMillan in 1919. She died in Reigate in 1922 and he later married Constance Paterson (1902-1975) of Inverness in 1936, the daughter of famous photographer Andrew Paterson (1877-1948).
Reference: 30187a
Francis James Chalmers (1881-1...
Finlayson, Cambuslang, Glasgow.
Reference: 25384a
Finlayson, Cambuslang, Glasgow...
Finlayson, Cambuslang, Glasgow.
Reference: 25384b
Finlayson, Cambuslang, Glasgow...
From The Times, Monday, 4th September, 1939: MR. ANTHONY WILLS and MISS LESLIE MELVILLE. 'Owing to the international situation, the marriage took place quietly on Saturday in St. Andrews Cathedral, Inverness, of the Hon. Frederick Anthony Hamilton Wills, eldest son of Lord and Lady Dulverton, and Miss Judith Betty Leslie Melville, eldest daughter of the Hon. Ian and Mrs. Leslie Melville. The Bishop of Moray, Ross and Caithness (Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church) officiated, assisted by the Very Rev. A. A. D. Mackenzie, Provost of Inverness Cathedral. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a brown two-piece suit. There were no bridesmaids. The Hon. E. R. H. Wills (brother of the bridegroom) was best man. A reception was afterwards held in the Station Hotel by the Hon. Mrs. Leslie Melville.' The marriage ended in divorce in 1961. Anthony Wills, the 2nd Baron Dulverton b.1915-d.1992. Judith Betty Leslie-Melville b.1916.
Reference: 1192b
From The Times, Monday, 4th Se...
Building and construction of Caledonia House, now the Penta Hotel in Academy Street, Inverness. Originally the site of the Empire Theatre which was demolished in 1971, Caledonia House first appears in the Valuation Rolls of 1973-74. DE Shoes occupied the corner site for many years, next to the rear car park entrance of the Cummings Hotel (which is now the Hush Lounge Bar). The double decker bus is parked outside the building once occupied by Teddy Mountain.*
Reference: H-0072b
Building and construction of C...
Building and construction of Caledonia House, now the Penta Hotel in Academy Street, Inverness. Originally the site of the Empire Theatre which was demolished in 1971, Caledonia House first appears in the Valuation Rolls of 1973-74. DE Shoes occupied the corner site for many years, next to the rear car park entrance of the Cummings Hotel (which is now the Hush Lounge Bar). The double decker bus is parked outside the building once occupied by Teddy Mountain.*
Reference: H-0072a
Building and construction of C...
Dundee Equitable Boot Depot (established 1867), Academy Street, Inverness. The business was renamed DE Shoes, but vacated the premises in 2013. *
Reference: 26813
Dundee Equitable Boot Depot (e...