History Of The Tawse – The Yard

Around 1942 he started producing his first school belts using his own stamp G.W. DICK SADDLER & Co LOCHGELLY

Two Tail Tawse 1924 — 2 tailed tawse with the G.W. DICK SADDLER & Co LOCHGELLY Stamp made in 1924

Three Tail Tawse 1924 — 3 tailed tawse with the G.W. DICK SADDLER & Co LOCHGELLY Stamp made in 1924

Two Tail Tawse 1945-1951 — 2 tailed tawse with the G.W. DICK SADDLER & Co LOCHGELLY Stamp made between 1945-51

The Lochgelly Stamp — *Close up of the G.W. Dick Saddlers Stamp*

This stamp was superseded in the early to mid 1940’s to celebrate his last and youngest son John joining the business in the saddler’s workshop. G.W.DICK & SON LTD MAKERS LOCHGELLY

New G W Dick & Sons Ltd Stampe — *New Stamp used to celebrate his son John joining the family business*

In 1948 James Heggie sold up the saddlery and Iron mongers business in Main Street to George Dick and his son John Johnston Dick

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How to care for your tawse

The Tawse are hard wearing and durable, but by following proper procedure you can make sure they look the best for as long as possible.

Caring For your tawse