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AN EXCITING CULTURAL PROGRAMME TO CELEBRATE THE HISTORY AND HERITAGE OF EAST RENFREWSHIRE IS IN DEVELOPMENT. KEEP UP TO DATE BY CHECKING THE WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA. By searching Portal to the Past's online catalogue you can see thousands of items lovingly preserved in East Renfrewshire's heritage collection. Online exhibitions spotlight popular local topics such as East Renfrewshire during World War 1 or the history of that great Barrhead company, Shanks & Co. LOCAL HISTORY Explore East Renfrewshire’s history and heritage by visiting www.portaltothepast.co.uk. Packed with information and old photographs, it's the perfect way to gather information for that school project, answer a tricky question or just while away the hours reminiscing about times past. With more being added all the time there is always something new to explore. For more information contact [email protected] or 0141 577 3872 or visit www.portaltothepast.co.uk PORTAL TO THE PAST 21