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Title: McCall Bakery Ayr
Post by: Tom 23 on Tuesday 22 October 13 10:58 BST (UK)

Hi, would be very grateful, if anyone has any photos (old postcards) or any information/memories about the McCall bakery in Ayr, High Street.

I have seen some entries in the trade directories of the late C19th.

I have been in touch with Ayr Archives, but no photos.

Thanks

Title: Re: McCall Bakery Ayr
Post by: helenmcasmith on Thursday 02 January 14 21:10 GMT (UK)

Have you tried a general search for old Ayr postcards, such as Ayr High Street from collections such as Francis Firth?
http://www.francisfrith.com/ayr,ayrshire/photos/high-street-1900_46002z/

Title: Re: McCall Bakery Ayr
Post by: Tom 23 on Friday 03 January 14 09:07 GMT (UK)

Hi Helen,

Thanks for the advice, but yes I have scoured the web (including FF) and keep checking ebay regularly.

Still nothing yet though! :(

Title: Re: McCall Bakery Ayr
Post by: helenmcasmith on Wednesday 26 March 14 09:29 GMT (UK)

The Ayrshire History Facebook group has some images of old Ayr, so if you know the location of the shop it might be captured in some of those photos (see example attached).

Title: Re: McCall Bakery Ayr
Post by: Tom 23 on Friday 30 January 15 16:09 GMT (UK)

The RCHAMS (Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland) have a photo of the bakery that I have now ordered.

Thanks

Title: Re: McCall Bakery Ayr
Post by: Oliveja on Saturday 08 October 16 17:19 BST (UK)

Hello While I have no pictures of McCalls Bakery my mother's stepfather was Major Anthony Gilchrist McCall OBE ICS who was directly descended from the McCalls as Bakers in Ayr.

JO

Title: Re: McCall Bakery Ayr
Post by: hullnow on Tuesday 01 November 16 11:18 GMT (UK)

Found this photo on "remembering auld Ayr" facebook group.

Title: Re: McCall Bakery Ayr
Post by: Tom 23 on Monday 26 December 16 08:38 GMT (UK)

Thanks yes I paid around £20 for this photo from RCHAMS and then after I paid for it, it appeared on their website for anyone to access for free...

Title: Re: McCall Bakery Ayr
Post by: rosie17 on Monday 26 December 16 11:45 GMT (UK)

Quote from: Tom 23 on Monday 26 December 16 08:38 GMT (UK)

Thanks yes I paid around £20 for this photo from RCHAMS and then after I paid for it, it appeared on their website for anyone to access for free...

Oh that it so annoying  >:(
Rosie