John Muir's Birthplace

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Content updated Sun, 31 Jan 1999 23:36:15 GMT

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Lawson Court

To the Shore, Harbours and Castle

Woodbush School

Cat's Row (nowadays Victoria Street)

There are many routes to the shore-side from the High Street - Victoria Street [18] and then south on Lamer Street; Silver Street and its continuation, The Vennel; or Woodbush Brae.

The latter is the best. The entrance to the sands at the foot of Woodbush passes a massive seawall on the right. This is another remnant from John's time.

Boats in Broadhaven

'...The highest part of our playground back of the school commanded a view of the sea, and we loved to watch the passing ships and, judging by their rigging, make guesses as to the ports they had sailed from...'