The Blocks at Barleith

Another request - this time about the 'The Blocks' or Railway Buildings at Barleith in Hurlford.

Mary Mackay from Ayr has asked the following;

- What was life like in The Blocks?
-Some addresses have '1/2' eg. number two and a half A Block etc. Why did some addresses have the half?
-What size were the houses? were some bigger than others?
-Mary's family moved premises. Does anyone know if this was likely because of a growing family?
-How was it possible to accommodate boarders / visitors?
-There seem to have been concerts on Saturday nights between 1920-1940.

It would be interesting to learn of anything you may know.

Please contact us at  info@kilmarnockhistory.co.uk

Thanks

Exhibition in Dick Institute - Reel History

The Reel History exhibition upstairs in the Dick is showing a series of short films about East Ayrshire and its people.

Films on show include:-
  Peace Day celebrations in Kilmarnock in 1919,  Glenfield Ramblers’ jubilee garden party at Dean Castle in 1934, Darvel Lace Queen 1952, production at Glenfield & Kennedy 1956 and film of Strang's Foundry, Hurlford shot in 1947.

The films will be on display until 24 December 2011.

Go along to the Dick and enjoy the memories these films generate!