Fairlie Collection

Festiniog Railway 4
FESTINIOG RAILWAY - Fairlie engine pulls train

New Zealand, South Island, Canterbury, Fairlie, windmill

The Sideboard
A still life oil painting of a sideboard laid with a white tablecloth, upon which a presentation of cutlery, wine bottle, silver platter, and four vases of red flowers sits. Date: circa 1921

Battersea Factories
A painting of a shimmering river, which reflects the view of the background industrial area of factories and shipyards at Battersea, London. Date: circa 1917

West Lancashire WN8 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of West Lancashire WN8 6

North Ayrshire KA29 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of North Ayrshire KA29 0

South Lanarkshire G74 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of South Lanarkshire G74 4

BH Bournemouth, BH24 1
BH24 1

Ffestiniog Railway steam Locomotive No 8 James Spooner, 1872. This 0-4-4-0 Fairlie Patent locomotive was built by the Avonside Engine Company Ltd, Bristol, England

Experiments with Fairlies steam carriage for short distances, August 1869. A steam carriage designed and built by the Scottish locomotive engineer Robert Fairlie (1831-1885)

Louisa Fairlie - 1
LOUISA FAIRLIE (nee Purves) Writer (as you see), wife of John Fairlie, niece of lady Blessington. Date: ? - 1843

Louisa Fairlie - 2
LOUISA FAIRLIE (nee Purves) Writer, wife of John Fairlie, and niece of lady Blessington. Date: ? - 1843

Festiniog Railway 3
FESTINIOG RAILWAY - Fairlie engine pulls train at Tan-Y-Bwlch station Date: 1884

Festiniog Railway 1
FESTINIOG RAILWAY - snowy conditions create problems for Fairlie engine Princess Date: 1880

Fairlies Steam Carriage. Light railway steam locomotive for use on branch lines. 1869

Ffestiniog Railway steam Locomotive No 8 James Spooner, 1872. This 0-4-4-0 Fairlie Patent locomotive was built by the Avonside Engine Company Ltd, Bristol, England

Festiniog Railway 2
FESTINIOG RAILWAY TAN-Y-BWLCH STATION Fairlie engine pulls train, horse & carriage wait

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Fairlie, a name that echoes through time and geography. From the historic Festiniog Railway in Wales to the bustling Battersea Factories, it has left its mark on the world. In New Zealand's South Island, nestled in Canterbury lies the charming town of Fairlie. Here, a windmill stands tall against the picturesque landscape, a symbol of resilience and progress. Traveling across continents, we find ourselves in West Lancashire where WN8 6 Map reveals another connection to Fairlie. What stories lie hidden within these streets? Only time will tell. Venturing further north to North Ayrshire with KA29 0 Map and then southward to South Lanarkshire with G74 4 Map, we uncover more fragments of Fairlie's story scattered across different corners of Scotland. Each pin on this map represents a piece waiting to be discovered. But let us not forget BH Bournemouth with its own tale intertwined with Fairlie. The coastal town holds secrets yet untold; perhaps it is here that new chapters will unfold. Back in history, we encounter Ffestiniog Railway steam Locomotive No 8 James Spooner from 1872 - an iconic symbol of innovation and engineering prowess associated with Fairlie's legacy. And who can overlook those groundbreaking experiments conducted by Fairlies themselves? In August 1869, they introduced their steam carriage for short distances - pushing boundaries and paving the way for future advancements in transportation. Amidst all these tales emerges Louisa Fairlie - her presence felt twice over. Who was she? What role did she play? Her enigmatic persona adds intrigue to our exploration of all things "Fairlie. " As we delve into each hint surrounding "Fairlie, " whether it be railways or sideboards or factories or maps or even individuals like Louisa herself – one thing becomes clear: this name carries weight beyond mere coincidence, and is woven into history's fabric, leaving an indelible mark on the places it touches.