The memorial to John Byers
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The memorial to John Byers
Image: © Oliver Dixon Taken: 13 Apr 2009
On the hillside overlooking Newcastleton, attractively flanked by daffodils at this time of year. The memorial is inscribed to the memory of John Byers "Bluebell" 1879-1968, the "Bard of Liddisdale". Underneath is an extract from his deathless poetry which reads "Where-er on earth I wander till life's vital spark does fail I'll mind the grand historic spots in auld Liddle's bonnie vale"
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