August 10 - 13, 1961 - Tayport, Scotland

Charles Manclark in Tayport Scotland - European trip - August 10, 1961 - Note: Tayport is the town where Charles was born on August 10, 1903
THURSDAY AUGUST 10, 1961 - TAYPORT, SCOTLAND
Went into Tayport. Chas. got the car washed & talked with some of the old Worthies. Went to the P.O. & mailed some letters etc.   Met Mr. Wilkie, they invited us to dinner & to spend a few days with them, so in we went. Had dinner at the Crosskeys in St. Andrews, a good dinner too. Later at their home, a lovely eve., and a wonderful warm home & bed. Smashing. Mrs Wilkie (Connie) is really a good egg, not a bit British. 

Charles Manclark visiting with Harry Ferguson at the old sawmill in Tayport, Scotland - August 11, 1961
FRIDAY AUGUST 11, 1961 - TAYPORT, SCOTLAND
Visited more of Chas. friends. Pete Ferguson‘s wife died, a lovely person too. Also visited Mrs. Hanlin. Her husband “Eckie” is also dead. Visited Harry Ferguson & the sawmill. 
Train station where Charles Manclark's father worked in Tayport Scotland - August 11, 1961
More “Worthies” here. Stayed with the Wilkie’s again, had dinner at home. Sent Judy Manclark a wedding gift, a plaid car robe from Tayport. Had lunch at Newport!  Mr. Wilkie (Anson) is past Provost of Tayport etc. Also owner of 3 stores, 2 in Tayport & 1 in Newport. 

Charles at Tayport harbor and train station where Charles Manclark's father worked in Tayport Scotland - August 11, 1961 Note: Dundee is visible across the Tay River.
SATURDAY AUGUST 12, 1961 - TAYPORT & DUNDEE,SCOTLAND
Took Connie to work in Newport & took ferry to Dundee, leaving our car in Newport. We went shopping in the old marketplace for some antiques. Not much luck, only a few blue plates. Mrs. Hanlin came along, had lunch in Dundee & did some shopping. Later went on a treasure hunt with the Wilkies. Lots of fun, but didn‘t win anything. Earlier in the day we went to the Fete, had tea & won a bottle of whiskey & other stuff. Gave Anson the whiskey & candy for Connie.

Charles with friends Anson and Connie Wilkie at garden in Scotland - August 13, 1961
SUNDAY AUGUST 13, 1961 -TAYPORT, SCOTLAND
Went to church in the AM with Connie. Later tea out on the lawn, a lovely day. Then a lovely ride into the country, Perth, Pitlochry,  Queens View, etc. 
Connie Wilkie at garden in Scotland - August 13, 1961
 The Wilkies came along & had tea in a hilltop hotel where every whisper sounded loud. Saw the salmonladders, Queens View, etc. Later dinner in a nice countryside hotel. Home, lots of talk, beer, tea, bed. Sure tired. Tomorrow we leave for the
north. 
Location: Tayport, Fife DD6, UK

3 comments:

  1. UnknownMarch 23, 2017 at 7:36 AM

    The top picture, the top of Banknowe Drive. I was a young six year old in Banknowe Terrace at the bottom of Banknowe Drive

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    1. SteveCMatthewsMarch 24, 2017 at 5:07 PM

      I was wondering where in Tayport this photo was taken. Thank you for your comment.

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  2. SteveCMatthewsFebruary 28, 2020 at 12:15 PM

    Google Street View of location where Charles Manclark was standing on Banknowe Dr., Tayport, Scotland >> https://goo.gl/maps/8yweACpNtwvv9c5YA

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