Thirlestane Tower
Caledonian Mercury, 2 April 1753: The New Statistical Account for Scotland, 1797: 1837: This date has been suggested as the year in which Thirlstane Tower, Yetholm, was “pulled down” [WikiTree] … Continue reading Thirlestane Tower
Tag: Edinburgh
A mania for collecting tools
I came across this report in the Scotsman of 4 May 1927: In doing some further research I established that Reginald Porteous died of pneumonia in Edinburgh’s City Hospital in … Continue reading A mania for collecting tools
The endurance of humanity
To play ‘At least, I hope so’ please click here. Overall credit: Simon Schama. The narration is his and comes from the closing of his BBC series ‘The Story of … Continue reading The endurance of humanity
Robert Fergusson
Short films on Robert Fergusson [1750-1774]: [to play each film please click on relevant image} Upon yer whunstane hearts: Worry undone: Crichton’s Close:
There will be
This photograph was taken last Sunday from inside MODERN TWO.
Modern Two: RESISTANCE photographs
The RESISTANCE exhibition at Modern Two, Edinburgh. Do visit if you have a chance. The exhibition was conceived by artist and filmmaker, Steve McQueen. I have done my best to … Continue reading Modern Two: RESISTANCE photographs
R E S I S T A N C E
On Sunday we visited Modern Two to see the RESISTANCE exhibition: How protest shaped Britain and photography shaped protest. What follows are a few photographs that I took at Modern … Continue reading R E S I S T A N C E
‘A dour solid building’
In the Trove Scotland archive I came across this photograph of 52 West Port, Edinburgh. The stare of the unknown passer-by and the ghost sign: FIRE STATION, left me wanting … Continue reading ‘A dour solid building’