Carron Collection

Lochcarron, Wester Ross, Scotland
Lochcarron - a village in the Wester Ross area of Highland, Scotland. Date: 1906

Advertising postcard for the Carron Line Ferries which ran a service from London to Glasgow. A ferry boat ( The Avon ) is depicted here travelling under the Forth Rail Bridge

FOULIS GAS FIRE / 1889
Foulis Patent Regenerative Gas fire, supplied by the Carron Company. Universally admitted to be the most efficient gas fires by the trade both at home and abroad

Carronade, short piece of naval ordnance with large calibre chamber, like a mortar
530460 Carronade, short piece of naval ordnance with large calibre chamber, like a mortar. Name said to come from Carron Ironworks, Scotland. Wood engraving, c1884.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Carronade, short piece of naval ordnance with large calibre chamber, like a mortar
530461 Carronade, short piece of naval ordnance with large calibre chamber, like a mortar. Name said to come from Carron Ironworks, Scotland. Wood engraving, 1850; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Trades in Regency England: glass-blowing, colliery and tanning. Workers blowing molten glass into bottles and goblets in a Newcastle factory 67

Begum Aga Khan
Andree Josephine Carron (1898-1976), originally a Paris dressmaker, became the third wife of Aga Khan III in 1929, until their divorce in 1943. Date: 1939

Marquis de Ganay and the Begum Aga Khan
Charles Aime Jean Marquis de Ganay (1861-1948) with the Begum Aga Khan (1898-1976) at the races in Deauville. Date: 1939

Strome Castle and ferry Loch Carron Scotland
Vintage 19th century photograph: Strome Castle and ferry Loch Carron Scotland

Carron Iron Works, c. 1800 (w / c & gouache over graphite with gum arabic
877331 Carron Iron Works, c.1800 (w/c & gouache over graphite with gum arabic, on wove paper mounted on cream paperboard) by Turner

Blowing engine at the Carron Iron Works designed by John Smeaton. Copperplate engraving by Mutlow after an illustration by J. Farey Jr. from John Mason Goods Pantologia, a New Encyclopedia, G

Falkirk FK2 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Falkirk FK2 8

Moray AB38 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Moray AB38 7

The 8 Metre class sailing yacht Carron (K2), heeling upwind in a good breeze, 1934

The 8 Metre Carron (K2) sailing upwind, 1934. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 8 Metre Carron (K2) sailing upwind, 1934

H. H. The Prince Aga Khan and the Begum Aga Khan, May 12 1937
H.H. The Prince Aga Khan and the Begum Aga Khan, May 12 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

The Aga Khan marries his third wife, Andree Carron
Aga Khan III (Sir Sultan Mohammed Shah, 1877-1957), Indian Muslim leader, racing enthusiast and prominent society figure, marrying his third wife

Andree Carron, Begum Aga Khan
Princess AndrÚÑáAga Khan (1898-1976), the third wife of Aga Khan II featured in The Sketch just prior to her marriage. AndrÚÑáJosÚ░¿ine Carron married Aga Khan III in December 1929

The Aga Khan and the Begum Aga Khan. Andr饠 Jos鰨 ine Carron married Aga Khan III in December 1929 and together they had one son, Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan. The couple divorced in 1943

At Cap d Antibes - The Begum Aga Khan and Mrs Claud Leigh
Princess Andr饠 Aga Khan (1898-1976), the third wife of Aga Khan III, pictured at her villa at Cap d Antibes with Mrs Claud Leigh (described by the Tatler as, a very popular London hostess)

London firefighters at work on staircase, Carron Wharf
London firefighters at work on an adjoining external staircase during a fire at Carron Wharf, Upper Thames Street, on 28 June 1939

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Glen Carron. Looking towards Glen Carron from the banks of Loch Carron, a sea loch shown here at low tide

The Begum Aga Khan, by Olive Snell
Portrait of Princess Andr饠 Aga Khan (1898-1976), the third wife of Aga Khan III, by society portraitist Olive Snell. Pictures by Snell appeared regularly in The Tatler

William Forbes
WILLIAM FORBES Copperbottoms retreat, or a View of Carron Work - a Scottish manufacturer alarmed by a product test ! Date: CIRCA 1797

Gui Toussaint Carron 2
Abbe GUI TOUSSAINT CARRON Breton churchman, moralist, described as L ami des francais malheureux - the friend of unfortunate French people. Date: 1760 - 1821

Gui Toussaint Carron
Abbe GUI TOUSSAINT CARRON French churchman, moralist, described as L ami des francais malheureux - the friend of unfortunate French people. Date: 1760 - 1821

Advert for Carron Company gas oven 1889
New Castor, gas oven, heated by luminous jets with boiler attached. Date: 1889

London firefighters at work on staircase, Carron Wharf
London firefighters at work on an adjoining external staircase during a fire at Carron Wharf, Upper Thames Street, on 28 June 1939. Date: 1939

Scotland, Highland, Wester Ross, Plockton. The village of Plockton and Duncraig Castle face a sheltered harbor in Loch Carron in the Highland of Scotland

Early morning view of Loch Carron with sunlight bursting over distant hills, Plockton, Kintail, Highlands, Scotland, Europe

Invention - Carrons Cone
Mr. Carron, an engineer from Grenoble, France, invented a contraption that allowed humans to experience the sensation of a free fall of 300m

Carron Cooking Range
Advertisement for the Cambrian cooking range, manufactured by the Carron Company of Stirlingshire, Scotland. A cook or scullery maid can be seen stirring a saucepan

Carron Fiegrate
Carron XVIII century design firegrate, blending XVIII Century Grace with XX Cebtury utility

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Discover the enchanting beauty of Carron, nestled in the heart of Wester Ross, Scotland. Lochcarron, with its breathtaking landscapes and serene waters, is a hidden gem waiting to be explored. Step back in time as you delve into the history Line Ferries through this captivating advertising postcard. Feel the warmth and comfort that only a FOULIS GAS FIRE from 1889 can provide as you imagine yourself aboard one of their luxurious vessels. Uncover tales of love and romance as you learn about the fascinating union between Marquis de Ganay and Begum Aga Khan. Their story intertwines with trades that thrived during Regency England - glass-blowing and colliery - showcasing the diversity and richness of Carron's heritage. Witness how destiny brought together Andree Carron and The Aga Khan, marking a new chapter in their lives. From their wedding to their adventures at Cap d Antibes alongside Mrs Claud Leigh, these moments captured on film immortalize their timeless bond. Immerse yourself in history by visiting Strome Castle while enjoying a scenic ferry ride across Loch Carron. Let your imagination run wild as you envision life at Carron Iron Works during its peak around 1800 - an era filled with innovation and progress. Carron is more than just a name; it represents stories woven intricately throughout time. It symbolizes resilience, passion for craftsmanship, love that transcends borders, and picturesque landscapes that take your breath away. Come experience all that Carron has to offer.