Mary Street and Boyd Street, Laurieston.

Maker
Unknown
Production date
Dec 1955
 Description
Chimney pot 'Tam Bain' is visible on the right side of the roof of the two storey building in the centre.

This photo is not scanned. You can see the original in the Archives in Callendar House

Object detail

Department
Photo
Maker
Production date
Dec 1955
Subject place
Mary Sq/Mary St/Laurieston/Falkirk area
Boyd St/Laurieston/Falkirk area
Mary St/Laurieston/Falkirk area
Subject notes
The Lum Man is thought to be the work of John Morrison (1803-1864) and was erected as a chimney out of a spirit of bravado by Tam Bain after being refused permission to build an outside staircase for his house.
Accession number
P13494

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