Photograph, Children in Edinburgh Dam, Linton, 1939

Historical information

The Edinburgh Dam was used for swimming (and school swimming lessons)for many years until the 1960s-1970s.
The Linton Presbyterian Church can be seen in the background.

Physical description

Small black and white photograph of eight children in a body of water. Two of the children are sitting in homemade canoes.

Inscriptions & markings

Reverse: " EDINBURGH? DAM / LINTON about 1939 / ALAN Mc / RONALD Mc / VIC McGRATH? / JOY Mc EILEEN HADDON / BRIAN Mc / RUTH Mc BOATS MADE FROM / SHEETS OF GALV IRON / BELTED FLAT & / TURNED OVER ".

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