THREE historic sketches that are over 100 years old have been donated to Gretna Green after they were found in a loft.
Michael Pearson, from Fife, discovered the pieces which were hand drawn in August 1917 by his grandfather, Sydney Pearson, who once lived in Gretna Green.
The sketches depict the Famous Blacksmiths Shop, Gretna Old Parish Church, Sark Toll Bar (Old Toll Bar).
In a letter accompanying the donation, Michael wrote: “Knowing these will be in your safe keeping is greatly reassuring to me and I want to thank you for the interest you have shown in this work.”
Isabel Rhodes, chief executive at Gretna Green, is delighted with the material and said: “It is very important for us to preserve our heritage. As a business with over 260 years of history at its heart, artefacts like these, help enrich the story of Gretna Green.
“We are very grateful that Mr Pearson donated these incredible sketches to us.”
