The pupils looked at old maps from the 1800s up to the 1960s when New Farm was being built. They also looked at old copies of the Kilmarnock Standard to see news items about the area. Some pupils researched specific topics, such as the history of industry and manufacturing in Kilmarnock. Other pupils researched important Kilmarnock families such as the De Waldens.
We were really lucky to have a special guest come to the BMC to speak to us - Willie Kidd, who lived on one of the original farms in New Farm before the houses were built. He spoke to us about the history of the area and showed us maps of where his farm was.
We all learned lots from our trip to the BMC and would like to thank the staff at the Centre for being so helpful and also to Willie Kidd for speaking to us.
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10 comments:
i LOVE THE PIC OF US
though did you have to get me yawning
I thought the trip to the Burns Center was very interesting.
I think the center is a good idea but i rather the old statue that was burned down.
That one was better!!
WE all have our oppinions and obviously the new one is more popular.
HAVEN'T BEEN TO SEE IT YET. PLAN TO GO SOON.
Haven't been to visit yet but I am planning to very soon.
I think New Farm has improved considerly since I last visited. The pupils at James Hamilton Academy have put a great deal of work into their project.
I would like to think they would continue the good work and i wish them every succees.
By Willie Kidd!!
I have Lived in know new farm loch for 42 years. It is a good place to stay.
During the early days there was approximitly 600 kids in the boys braiged and girls briged.
William Craig
Well done everyone for a great presentation about New Farm at 40.
very interesting look round the centre. Good to see that it has been restored after the damage that had been done to it .William Kerr.
All the presintations tonight have been very good. you all have done a lot of work. A credit to your school & New Farm Loch.
a fantastic place to visit-enjoyed seeing the picture of the pupils
at the monument.
I remember be able to walk across the road to the countryside before the main road was built
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