Chrystal photographs
I am working on a number of posts for Hole Ousia that will explore the lives and work of a father and son. The father was George Chrystal [1851-1911] a … Continue reading Chrystal photographs
Category: Architecture
A wide collection of material about, or relating to, architecture
Magnus Jackson [Photographer, Perth]
I am putting together an account of the life of Magnus Jackson, photographer, Perth. I will share this in due course. The above photograph is of the Jackson studio and … Continue reading Magnus Jackson [Photographer, Perth]
IN
The above image is one of the photographs of Robert Reinhardt in the Trove archive. Like me, Robert visited churchyards and always had his camera with him. The photograph frames … Continue reading IN
A sad looking building
In the Trove archive I came across this sad looking building. This post shares some of its extraordinary timeline. As a building it has had many “lives” and I am … Continue reading A sad looking building
‘The true content of a photograph is invisible’
I find this a delightful image. It is a view of one-side of the Grassmarket. Exactly when the photograph was taken is unknown, but is estimated to be sometime between … Continue reading ‘The true content of a photograph is invisible’
Palais de Danse
27 December 1920, Edinburgh Evening News:
Tivoli Picture House, Gorgie
On the site of the former Tivoli Picture House [pictured above] a New Tivoli Picture House was built. The new cinema opened on the 1st January 1934. It is a … Continue reading Tivoli Picture House, Gorgie
“Slum Property in Edinburgh”
The above photograph of Milne’s Court, Lawnmarket, Edinburgh is full of life. The photograph was taken, according to Trove, in 1910. Edinburgh City Libraries has put together this wonderful account: … Continue reading “Slum Property in Edinburgh”