Lint Riggs

Maker
Unknown
Production date
Circa 1902
 Description
Lint Riggs prior to widening, looking towards the High Street. To the east is a former funeral parlour which posters indicate has removed to 29 Manor Street. On the west side is Scott's posting and livery stables. Most buildings are stone with slate roofs.
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Department
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Maker
Production date
Circa 1902
Subject place
Lint Riggs/Falkirk town centre/Falkirk area
Newmarket St/Falkirk town centre/Falkirk area
Subject notes
Lint Riggs was 2.3m wide, enough only for horse and cart traffic. The name suggests it was once important in the town's lint trade. Falkirk Town Council bought up the properties and demolished them prior to widening the street in 1903.
Accession number
P00697

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