The Orry, 'Becky's Tree', Eaglesham
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Sepia photograph of 'Becky's Tree on The Orry in Eaglesham. This tree has now been cut down.
Title:
The Orry, 'Becky's Tree', Eaglesham
Reference number:
1287
Level of description:
Item
Type of materials:
IMG
Source:
Photograph cabinet - Eaglesham
Access restrictions:
Unrestricted
Use restrictions:
UnrestrictedCopyright: East Renfrewshire Council
General notes:
In 'Rural Eaglesham', Christina Robertson Brown suggests 'Becky's Tree' may have been called after a girl who worked half-time in the mill and half-time helping men to plant the trees that beautify the village. It was an elm tree which was cut down when it became unsafe for passers-by. It was commemorated in a song by Miss Mary Johnstone, daughter of the poet and song writer, Thomas Johnstone (see Brown, C R, Rural Eaglesham, 1966, pp19-20
Language:
English
Record number:
9261898