David Cochrane was born in 1932. He lived and was educated in Duns, working in the offices at Cumledge Mill until setting up in business for himself. He was involved with several projects in the town. In this recording David talks about his part in the demolition of the imposing Town Hall in 1966. The Town Hall was officially opened on 17th. March 1820 and the foundation stone of the building was laid on 3rd. December 1816 by Alexander Christie of Grueldykes.