Yesterday, I mentioned the old map pertaining to fishing rights. I photographed it, and the historically relevant sections. James Matheson was the owner of Lewis in the 1870s. The Grimersta Estate, located between Loch Langabhat and Loch Roag, is to this day a fishing and shooting area where hardly anyone lives. Only the villages of Crulivig, Iarshader and Lundal are there. I intend to find out more about this map if I can.
I love to see the calligraphy on old documents. Copperplate was taught at our schools in the fitfties and you can still see that influence in my age group to this day. 'our best handwriting' was always used in important letters or correspondence.
ReplyDeleteI copied and then deleted your map above Guido as I would have liked to have seen it in more detail. It didn't enlarge with any clarity. I envy you the original. I bet you have spent a good few hours browsing over it?
Jeanie
I just love things like that. I hope you share with us what you find.
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