Priestley family – Shandon People and History

Shandon Happenings in 1885

HELENSBURGH NEWS, THURSDAY 26TH MARCH 1885 SHANDON MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY A grand entertainment in connection with this association, promoted by Mr Walter MacLellan, jun., who had the assistance of the Misses MacLellan and other friends, was given in the schoolroom on Friday evening, and was attended by a large audience. The Rev Mr Millar presided,Continue reading “Shandon Happenings in 1885”

Shandon Regatta

GREENOCK TELEGRAPH AND CLYDE SHIPPING GAZETTE, MONDAY 2ND AUGUST 1880 REGATTA AND LAND SPORTS AT SHANDON On Saturday a series of sports, both aquatic and land, took place on the beautiful grounds of the Shandon Hydropathic Establishment and on the Gareloch below. The weather was propitious, and there was a large turn-out of ladies andContinue reading “Shandon Regatta”

Aquatic Entertainment in 1885

HELENSBURGH NEWS 20TH AUGUST 1885 SHANDON HYDROPATHIC Among the many attractions of this beautiful place, a grand aquatic entertainment took place on Wednesday, when the large room of the summer pond was crowded. What gave great interest to the entertainment was eight gentlemen visitors, who paid a visit to the exhibition, and who were dressedContinue reading “Aquatic Entertainment in 1885”