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Minister of United Presbyterian Church, 19th century
Photograph of Reverend John McFarlane, minister of the United Presbyterian Church

Minister of United Presbyterian Church, 19th century
Photograph of Reverend R Niven, minister of the United Presbyterian Church for the Parish of Maryhill, Glasgow

Elder of United Presbyterian Church, 19th century
Photograph of Thomas John Dunn, elder of the United Presbyterian Church in the Parish of Melrose, Roxburghshire

Defender of the Empire' Christmas card, 1914
Christmas card issued for the National Relief Fund entitled 'Defenders of the Empire' with illustration depicting servicemen of the British and Imperial Armed Forces

Whisky label, c 19th century
Bottling label for Helm Blend 'fine old Highland whisky' produced by W Helm & Co, Leith. Label is illustrated with countryside scene of a castle set above a river bend.

Seaman Harry Ward, 1940
Photograph of Harry Ward, seaman on SS 'Trentwood', from a register recording the issue of British Seamen's Identity Cards.

Seaman William Bailey, 1940
Photograph of William Bailey, seaman on the merchant ship, 'Glen Mary', from a register recording the issue of British Seamen's Identity Cards.

Seaman Alexander Cameron, 1940
Photograph of Alexander Cameron, seaman on the merchant ship, 'Glen Mary', from a register recording the issue of British Seamen's Identity Cards.