“Liberty’s a Glorious Cause” – a forgotten nineteenth century cause célèbre from Gatehouse-of-Fleet
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“Liberty’s a Glorious Cause” – a forgotten nineteenth century cause célèbre from Gatehouse-of-Fleet
In 1854 the proprietors of Cally House closed the old parish road from Gatehouse-of-Fleet to Girthon Kirk which passed through Cally Park. In response, residents of Gatehouse, led by the Town Council, took the law into their own hands and removed the walls and gates which prevented public access along the road. These dramatic events led to multiple litigations in Kirkcudbright Sheriff Court and the Court of Session in Edinburgh and were widely reported in the press. Drawing on court records, contemporary newspaper reports and archival sources, Mr Wolffe will give an illustrated account of this forgotten cause célèbre.
Extract from Ainslie’s map of the Stewartry of Kirkcudbright 1797, with thanks to the WS Society
This meeting will be in the hall as well as streamed and visitors are welcome £3. For registering your interest and BACS details please contact secretary@kirkcudbrighthistorysociety.org.uk
9 th Oct. ‘A Forgotten Cause Celebre from Gatehouse of Fleet’ James Wolffe
7.30pm Parish Church Hall DG6 4AQ
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