Tea break in lining out work at Ledmore Nursery
The images are courtesy of Michael Lawrence of Bankfoot whose grandfather, Sandy Rose, was Forester and Head Forester at Ledmore Forest Nursery from 1950 (when land was acquired) until his retirement in 1969. In 1966 the nearby Strathord Forest was brought under his charge. The year of the photograph is estimated to be around 1957.
The formal photograph of the four ladies now joined by two of their men colleagues and creating a lovely group image. The heavy coats have been put to one side or used for sitting on and best smile for camera. Note the colourful head scarves under the arms ready to be put on when the get back up to work. See previous image No 5321
The group of six at Ledmore have been named from the left as:
Mary Paton
Chalmers Thain Jnr,
Bella Taylor,
?? (man behind)
Mrs Begg,
Mrs Carrie.
More names and first names would be very welcome.
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