being and becoming in the world
Henry [Harry] Taylor , 1877-1953, as described in the Falkirk Herald, 10 January 1953: Henry Taylor’s childhood home was in Cistern Lane, Falkirk, where he lived with his father, mother … Continue reading ‘Was exceedingly popular’
Last year I visited Thurso bay to visit the memorial to Captain Michael Atwell Slater [1796-1842] the hydrographer who helped chart Scotland’s coastline. Alas, I found that his memorial had … Continue reading Suicide of a Captain
Gala Queen: To play this short film please click here or on the image above
I came across this old 1931 advert by chance. It made me smile! This is one for a’ the Falkirk Bairns!
This film is for Lachlan. All still images are from Avondale House, by Polmont About a boy: To play this short film please click here or on the image above … Continue reading About a boy
On Monday the 14th of August 2017 Avondale House was deliberately set on fire by vandals. This has left me upset and sad. Three years ago: The photographs in the … Continue reading Not everyone feels things so intensely
Who would be your ‘pioneer and genius’? And who ‘sparkles and shines’ for you? Lathallan House was a once opulent home, originally constructed in 1826 in the Tudor style, with touches … Continue reading The pioneer and genius