statues
“Meet you at the statue in an hour” is the closing line of the song ‘Piazza, New York Catcher’ by Belle and Sebastian. This line is repeated twice. … Continue reading statues
Tag: Glasgow
“It’s an outrage!”
It is now more than 3 years since I heard the above presentation at this Continuing Medical Education (CME) event: Dr Christmas considered the over- and under- prescribing of antidepressants … Continue reading “It’s an outrage!”
Mrs Crudelius
Some years ago, in the archive of the The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland, I came across a photograph of a tombstone with two angels … Continue reading Mrs Crudelius
“When Harry met Mary under the Yew tree”
It has been romantically recalled [in folklore] that Lord Darnley and Mary Queen of Scots were betrothed under an ancient yew tree in the grounds of Crookston Castle, Renfrewshire. This … Continue reading “When Harry met Mary under the Yew tree”
Glimpses of Coco Chanel
Rosehall house:
Tom Leonard
The Glasgae poet, Tom Leonard died a few days before Christmas. I would have liked to have shared my film ‘PROOF’ with Tom Leonard. It is a film that considers … Continue reading Tom Leonard
‘P R O O F’
This is a film about Glasgow Green Station. The station was opened on 1 November 1895 and closed again on 2 November 1953. The artist Douglas Gordon made a piece … Continue reading ‘P R O O F’
Ruins: by a ‘modern ruin’
Mavisbank: Hatton House: Gladney House: Temple of Decision: Gartincaber: Rossie Castle: Auchtavan, Glen Fearder: Barnbarroch House: Meigle steading: Jerah: Straid, Comrie: Bishopfauld, Comrie: Edmonstone Estate, Edinburgh: Amisfield Estate: Kennetpans: The … Continue reading Ruins: by a ‘modern ruin’
The The
Last night we attended The The performing at the Glasgow Concert Hall. Wow, it was a great concert! 35 years ago, as a 17 year old, I painted my bedroom … Continue reading The The
‘Good Acts Wanted’
Albert Ernest Pickard died in his 90th year as a result of an accidental fire. Pickard left a Testament that instructed his estate to be considered under the terms of … Continue reading ‘Good Acts Wanted’
Pickard’s Stars – Always lighten the way
I am still fascinated by Albert Ernest Pickard, the Yorkshire man who came to Glasgow in 1904. He was a quite brilliant showman. My thanks to Judith Bowers for giving … Continue reading Pickard’s Stars – Always lighten the way
Throwaway
In a search for “Freaks” for his waxworks at 101 Trongate, Glasgow, Albert Ernest Pickard set sail from Liverpool on the 4th August 1904. Aboard the RMS Carpathia he put … Continue reading Throwaway