Slides showing an old parade in Johnstone have been handed into Johnstone History Museum, but no one knows when the photos were taken or what the occasion was.

The fantastic snaps show a fire engine, an ambulance, various motor vehicles, floats and a pipe band travelling down Johnstone’s Thorn Brae towards the High Street.

Iain Murray from Johnstone History Museum published the photos online via Facebook in the hope someone would be able to identify when and why the pictures were taken.

So far the museum has been unsuccessful.

Johnstone History Museum Slides
A fire engine in view at the bottom of the brae.
Johnstone History Museum Slides
A float heading down Thorn Brae with the words ‘Johnstone Burgh’.
Johnstone History Museum Slides
A pipe band leading a line of cars and a crowd marching down towards Johnstone Centre.
Johnstone History Museum Slides
Another float, this time with a YMCA banner and a brass band in the back ground

If you think you may be able to shed some light on what was going on, you can contact the Museum by clicking here, or leave a comment below.

By Ricky Kelly

Main writer for Renfrewshire News

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