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Hawick Pictorial 1966

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Director: Shirley Laing

The 1966 Pictorial features footage of Teviotdale Harriers at Hawick Mair; the general election (candidates: Ian McIntyre (Conservatives), Colin Lindsay (Labour) and David Steel (Lib Dem)); Gerry Marsden and the Pacemakers at Hawick Town Hall with Carol and the Citizens; the Flying Scotsman at the railway station; Joogly Bridge old and new; the new road being constructed at Wilton Hill; old prefabs and new housing at Silverbuthall; St Mary’s Loch sailing club; a Landrover rally at Dodburn; the Common Riding (Cornet Carswell Imrie); the Army at Volunteer Park; Barnardo’s Pete at Balcary; the British Legion Flower Show; Demolition of Dickson Street; Hawick Theatre Group’s presentation of This Happy Breed; Christmas tree at Tower Knowe; a fancy dress party at the Town Hall; a snowy Christmas Day.