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Robert Thorburn (cricketer)
Robert Murray Thorburn (22 March 1883 – 8 May 1943) was a Scottish first-class cricketer. The son of Colonel William Thorburn, he was born at Peebles in March 1883 and was educated at Blair Lodge School in Falkirk. Thorburn volunteered in the 6th Battalion, Royal Scots, being commissioned as a second lieutenant in May 1903. He proceeded to be appointed to the 8th Battalion in November 1908, with the rank of lieutenant, before resigning his commission in January 1909. He later served in the Royal Scots during the First World War, being appointed a second lieutenant in August 1914, with promotion to lieutenant coming in June 1916. In July 1917, he was promoted to captain, which was antedated to June 1916. He resigned his commission in February 1921, retaining the rank of captain. A club cricketer for Peebles County, he made a single appearance in first-class cricket for Scotland against Wales at Swansea in 1924. Batting twice in the match, he was dismissed for 11 runs in the Sc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peebles
Peebles () is a town in the Scottish Borders, Scotland. It was historically a royal burgh and the county town of Peeblesshire. According to the United Kingdom census, 2011, 2011 census, the population was 8,376 and the estimated population in June 2018 was 9,000. History Initially a market town, Peebles played a role in the woollen industry of the Borders during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Most mills had closed by the 1960s, although the last one remained open until 2015. The character of Peebles has changed; the town serves as home to many people who commute to work in Edinburgh, as well as being a popular tourist destination, especially in the summer. In the mid-to-late 19th century health tourism flourished, centring on hydropathic establishments, which over time morphed into a hotel format, with Peebles Hydro Hotel being one of the few survivors of that era. Notable buildings in the town include the Old Parish Church of Peebles and Neidpath Castle. Other local attrac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
