‘Vintage note’
This delightful sketch of the globe was drawn by the Scottish architect James Salmon. The sketch was an integral part a letter dated 10 July 1899. It is understood that … Continue reading ‘Vintage note’
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“naked as Achilles ran three times round”
Charles Robert Cockerell (1788 –1863) was an English architect, archaeologist, and writer. He went on an extended Grand Tour lasting seven years, mainly spent in Greece. He was involved in … Continue reading “naked as Achilles ran three times round”
Designed for a Rebellion!
It was the City Architect, Ebenezer James MacRae, who designed the Police Boxes for Edinburgh. They were installed in 1933. Today, many of them have become coffee kiosks. Others are … Continue reading Designed for a Rebellion!
‘Every great architect has an unmistakable idiom’
James Gowans (1821-1890) was not just an architect. In future posts I intend to tell you more about James Gowans and what he created. The above image was taken on … Continue reading ‘Every great architect has an unmistakable idiom’
Nothing touching humanity do I account outside my interest
In all the years that I have walked along King Street it was not until November of 2017 that I noticed this historic house hidden behind a rusty padlocked gate. … Continue reading Nothing touching humanity do I account outside my interest