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Title: Is this Jamestown
Post by: HOUSE2000 on Wednesday 22 January 14 10:35 GMT (UK)

This is a photo of my Dad, John McAdam, taking part in a "Ploughing Match" in the 1920-30's. I think the photo was taken in Jamestown with the Printworks in the background. Can anyone confirm this and also tell me if this is still a field or has it been built on? Thank you.

Title: Re: Is this Jamestown
Post by: aghadowey on Wednesday 22 January 14 11:38 GMT (UK)

Does this aerial photo of Levenbank Printworks (http://www.britainfromabove.org.uk/image/spw019596?name=DUNBARTONSHIRE&gazetteer=DUNBARTONSHIRE&COUNTY=DUNBARTONSHIRE&ref=31) help?

http://www.britishplacenames.co.uk/ns3981-jamestown-west-dunbartonshire
http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/312259/digital_images/jamestown+levenbank+printworks/

A few old photos and lots of history- http://www.valeofleven.org.uk/jamestown.html

Title: Re: Is this Jamestown
Post by: HOUSE2000 on Wednesday 22 January 14 16:36 GMT (UK)

Thank you for the links - I'll have a look.

I can make out some of the details stamped on the back of the photo.

James .....ell, Auburn. Press Photographer. (Could possibly be Mitchell)

Thank you.