Exhibition 'WW1 and WW2 Soldiers & Evacuee Exhibition' in Lower Laing Museum
This will run from October through until Remembrance Day. After this the Lower Laing Museum will close for the winter unless by appointment.
Moira Wilson, Vice Chairman, has put together the Soldier@s exhibition over the years and is always adding new names and information.
At the outbreak of WW2, Newburgh was designated a “Reception Area” by the Government. On 3rd September 1939, a train brought 172 evacuees from Abbeyhill School in Edinburgh to Newburgh. We have gathered 12 stories of evacuation from people who are connected with Newburgh in various ways. These, with photos and other artefacts, are displayed for local interest. Helen Welsh, our Secretary has produced a book ~Newburgh's WW2 Evacuees on sale in the Museum and on Amazon £5.
