Johnston, F & Co
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The Johnston printing company had its origins in a printing works set up in 1763 by Patrick Mair in Glasgow. Mair moved to Falkirk in 1767 and retired in 1797. His son-in-law, Thomas Johnston took over the company and it remained a family firm until 1988 when it became Johnston Press plc and was floated on the stock market. The Johnston family continue to have an interest in the company. Branches at Grangemouth, Linlithgow, Bo'ness and Denny c1927.
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Johnston, F & Co
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P36477
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Ship breaking yard, Bo'ness
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(1940s)
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P36487
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Star cinema, Bo'ness
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Circa 1955
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P36488
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Ships, Bo'ness harbour
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Circa 1955
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P36489
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Charlie Grant, Scottish Champion
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(1950s)
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P36490
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Queens visit to Bo'ness
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Circa 1955
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P36491
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Queens visit to Bo'ness
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Circa 1955
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P20155
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Piping in of haggis at Burns Supper, St Modan's Parish Church
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(1960s)
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P36840
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Members of Sons of the Rock at social gathering
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(1950s) {nd}
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P36846
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Bowlers at Falkirk Bowling Club
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(1950s) {nd}
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A1806.397
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Invoice, Frederick Johnston & Co
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1928
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A997/1962/2600
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Building Warrant file for Photographic Studio & Lavatory, Kings Court Falkirk
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05 Jul 1962
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A005.228
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Invoice re advertisements in the Linlithgowshire Gazette
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17 Oct 1921
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A039.003
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Correspondence
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Circa 1927-1950
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P25883
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"The War Memorial and Zetland Park"
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Circa 1950s
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P25906
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"Part of the Old Town. On the left is the old Police Station"
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Circa 1960s
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P25905
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"This view of Bo'ness Road shows the Municipal Buildings and new Police station in the background"
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Circa 1960s
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P25904
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"Dundas Church"
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Circa 1960s
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P25896
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"Charlotte Dundas Court is a fine example of a modern pedestrians-only shopping precinct"
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Circa 1960s
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P25897
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"A view of Lumley Street"
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Circa 1950s
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P25887
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"The Paddling Pool in Zetland Public Park"
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Circa 1950s
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P25902
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"The Power Station and Administrative Buildings of the New Refinery"
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Circa 1950s
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P25882
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"Grange School from the Park Gates"
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Circa 1950s
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P25891
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"One of several new blocks of flats"
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Circa 1950s
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