Streets and properties

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6 random streets from the Falkirk Council area:

This may be a name transferred from Glenhead which is around two miles to the South West. 

Associated with Carron Company.  Benjamin Franklin the famous 18th century American politician and scientist was a close associate of the Carron Company and visited in 1771. 

James ‘Persia’ Dawson served his time in Carron Ironworks then as an Army gunner and later an instructor in the army of the Shah of Persia.  He moved to Australia but not before building a row of houses in Mungalhead called 'Persia Row'.

Northdales was a local place name recovered from a historic map.

Maggies Centre stands in the grounds of Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert.  It plays a major part in helping individuals and familes cope with the effects of serious illness especially cancer.  

The early maps identify the area as dedicated to Coal Mining. There is a Millar Pit located  North West of this Street