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The Walker Family – A Family Of Millers On The Water Of Leith

From a collection of photographs provided by Lawrence Walker.

Lawrence Walker was the fifth generation miller in his family to own and run Bell’s Mill in the Dean Village. By the time Lawrence was working there, the mill produced sawdust, which was used in the production of linoleum and thicker types of cardboard.

Production ceased at Bell’s Mill in 1971 after an explosion burst through the mill, causing a fire, and leaving it in ruins. It was the build-up of the dust from the sawdust that was the cause.

The Walker Family also ran the mill at Redhall, and a mill at Blantyre in Lanarkshire, Lawrence’s brother operating one of them.

The Dragonara Hotel, which was a favoured location to many visiting celebrities, was built on the site of the mill. It is currently the Britannia Edinburgh Hotel.

Scrapbook created by Living Memory Association

Greenland Mill On The Water Of Leith By Dean Bridge 1880

Greenland Mill On The Water Of Leith By Dean Bridge 1880

Boy Standing In Kilt And Boater With Pet Dog c.1900

Boy Standing In Kilt And Boater With Pet Dog c.1900

Portrait Lady In Black c.1850

Portrait Lady In Black c.1850

Miller And His Family Outside Bell's Mill House At Belford Bridge c.1890

Miller And His Family Outside Bell's Mill House At Belford Bridge c.1890

Greenland Mill 1880s

Greenland Mill 1880s

Careston Kirk 1890

Careston Kirk 1890

Careston Railway Station In Winter 1890

Careston Railway Station In Winter 1890

Holy Trinity Kirk And Dean Bridge 1880

Holy Trinity Kirk And Dean Bridge 1880

Careston Castle c.1890

Careston Castle c.1890

The Walker Family Of Bell's Mill On A Visit To Friends In Fife 1880s

The Walker Family Of Bell's Mill On A Visit To Friends In Fife 1880s

Two Young Men On Tandem Bike At South Queensferry c.1905

Two Young Men On Tandem Bike At South Queensferry c.1905

Two Young Men On Tandem Bicycle At South Queensferry c.1905

Two Young Men On Tandem Bicycle At South Queensferry c.1905

Farm Labourers With Work Horses And Crop Binder 1890s

Farm Labourers With Work Horses And Crop Binder 1890s

Belted Galloway Young Bull c.1900

Belted Galloway Young Bull c.1900

Woman Seated Outdoor Holding Book On Lap c.1900

Woman Seated Outdoor Holding Book On Lap c.1900

Family Portrait Outdoor Sitting In Front Of Doorway c.1900

Family Portrait Outdoor Sitting In Front Of Doorway c.1900

Pony And Trap Outside Large House c.1900

Pony And Trap Outside Large House c.1900

Girl Standing Outside House With Pet Lamb c.1900

Girl Standing Outside House With Pet Lamb c.1900

Two Boys Sitting On Tree Trunk At Bell's Mill By Belford Bridge c.1890

Two Boys Sitting On Tree Trunk At Bell's Mill By Belford Bridge c.1890

Family Group Portrait Sitting On Bench Outside House c.1900

Family Group Portrait Sitting On Bench Outside House c.1900

Boy And Girl Posing By Tree Stump On Side Of Rough Path c.1900

Boy And Girl Posing By Tree Stump On Side Of Rough Path c.1900

Racing Cyclist c.1905

Racing Cyclist c.1905

Young Man And Woman Feeding Calves At Bogie Farm In Fife c.1908

Young Man And Woman Feeding Calves At Bogie Farm In Fife c.1908

Woman And Boy In Front Of Glasshouse c.1900

Woman And Boy In Front Of Glasshouse c.1900

Group Of Young Children Leaning Against Front Of Wall c.1890

Group Of Young Children Leaning Against Front Of Wall c.1890

Young Man Leaning Back Holding Pony By Bridle At Bogie Farm In Fife c.1905

Young Man Leaning Back Holding Pony By Bridle At Bogie Farm In Fife c.1905

Family Portrait Taken Inside Glasshouse c.1900

Family Portrait Taken Inside Glasshouse c.1900

Two Young Women Posing In Garden, late 1890s

Two Young Women Posing In Garden, late 1890s

Father With Children Playing In The Burn 1929

Father With Children Playing In The Burn 1929

Workers At Bell's Mill By The Water Of Leith c.1895

Workers At Bell's Mill By The Water Of Leith c.1895

Studio Portrait Minister's Wife 1870s

Studio Portrait Minister's Wife 1870s

Farmer Sitting Reading Newspaper Outside Farmhouse At Careston 1890s

Farmer Sitting Reading Newspaper Outside Farmhouse At Careston 1890s

Girl With Bicycle c.1900

Girl With Bicycle c.1900

Bogg's Mill By The Water Of Leith, early 1900s

Bogg's Mill By The Water Of Leith, early 1900s

Ruins Of Redhall At Bottom Of Colinton Dell c.1900

Ruins Of Redhall At Bottom Of Colinton Dell c.1900

Schoolboy Reposing On Fence, early 1900s

Schoolboy Reposing On Fence, early 1900s

Children At Play In The Back Green On Washing Day c.1900

Children At Play In The Back Green On Washing Day c.1900

Trawlers In Leith Harbour c.1900

Trawlers In Leith Harbour c.1900

Damshead At Redhall Mills, 1900s/1920s

Damshead At Redhall Mills, 1900s/1920s

Feeding Hens Outside The Wages Office Of Blantyre Mill By The River Clyde c.1902

Feeding Hens Outside The Wages Office Of Blantyre Mill By The River Clyde c.1902

Close In Unidentified Scottish Town c.1900

Close In Unidentified Scottish Town c.1900

Boy Washing Feet In Galvanised Tub c.1900

Boy Washing Feet In Galvanised Tub c.1900

Unidentified Watermill c.1900

Unidentified Watermill c.1900

Two Boys On Entrance Steps In Doorway c.1900

Two Boys On Entrance Steps In Doorway c.1900

Street Decorations For The Coronation Of Edward VII At Foot Of Hanover Street 1902

Street Decorations For The Coronation Of Edward VII At Foot Of Hanover Street 1902

Family Portrait Near Bell's Mill By The Water Of Leith c.1903

Family Portrait Near Bell's Mill By The Water Of Leith c.1903

Children Playing In Garden At Belford Terrace c.1931

Children Playing In Garden At Belford Terrace c.1931

Aunt With Her Two Nephews 1930

Aunt With Her Two Nephews 1930

St Bernard's Well c.1900

St Bernard's Well c.1900

Middle Mill At Markinch c.1880

Middle Mill At Markinch c.1880

Three Children Seated Outdoor 1890s

Three Children Seated Outdoor 1890s

Middle Mill At Markinch - A Provender Mill c.1880

Middle Mill At Markinch - A Provender Mill c.1880

Children Playing By The Burn c.1930

Children Playing By The Burn c.1930

Young Man Embroidering Tablecloth In Garden At Belford Terrace c.1912

Young Man Embroidering Tablecloth In Garden At Belford Terrace c.1912

Family Picnic, late 1890s

Family Picnic, late 1890s

Rear Of Redhall Mill By The Water Of Leith, early 1900s

Rear Of Redhall Mill By The Water Of Leith, early 1900s

Couple Taking A Seat On Day Out, late 1890s

Couple Taking A Seat On Day Out, late 1890s

Friends And Nurse Reposing In Garden At Belford Terrace, early 1900s

Friends And Nurse Reposing In Garden At Belford Terrace, early 1900s

Double-Exposure Portrait Man Seated, late 1890s

Double-Exposure Portrait Man Seated, late 1890s

Man Standing Arms Behind Back In Garden At Belford Terrace c.1901

Man Standing Arms Behind Back In Garden At Belford Terrace c.1901

Young Woman In Garden At Belford Terrace c.1901

Young Woman In Garden At Belford Terrace c.1901

Woman Reading Book In Garden At Belford Terrace, early 1900s

Woman Reading Book In Garden At Belford Terrace, early 1900s

Wedding Party, early 1900s

Wedding Party, early 1900s

Front View Of Blantyre Mill In Lanarkshire, early 1900s

Front View Of Blantyre Mill In Lanarkshire, early 1900s

Family At Table Outside Of Bell's Mill House By The Water Of Leith c.1933

Family At Table Outside Of Bell's Mill House By The Water Of Leith c.1933

Bogie Farm House Near Thronton In Fife c.1930

Bogie Farm House Near Thronton In Fife c.1930

Two Sisters Sitting In The Sun At Bogie Farm Near Thornton In Fife c.1930

Two Sisters Sitting In The Sun At Bogie Farm Near Thornton In Fife c.1930

Two Sisters Sitting Out In The Sun At Bogie Farm Near Thornton In Fife c.1930

Two Sisters Sitting Out In The Sun At Bogie Farm Near Thornton In Fife c.1930

Peter Walker Grocer's Shop With Staff And Delivery Horse 1890

Peter Walker Grocer's Shop With Staff And Delivery Horse 1890

Woman Steering Pony And Trap c.1900

Woman Steering Pony And Trap c.1900

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