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
Tag: Ian McEwan
Jane Jack
Source: Trove archive Further credit: Ian McEwan
Firrhill Secondary School
From 1979 to 1985 I attended Firrhill Secondary School in Edinburgh. Despite being considered a ‘backward learner’ and being shy, I was both happy and successful at this large comprehensive … Continue reading Firrhill Secondary School
boys and girls come out to play
On Sunday 31st May 2026, Mossgrove garden was one of a number of gardens in Bridge of Allan made open for charity. This short film shares some of that afternoon … Continue reading boys and girls come out to play
a form of ahistorical present
Words: by Ian McEwan [from the novel, What We Can Know] Image: a photocopied image of Peter Gordon’s hand, aged 11 years
The punctuation is freer
To play this short film please click here or on the image below: Opening voice: Sir Terry Farrel [architect] Song: Joe – an acoustic version by Tom Hingley Borrowed words: … Continue reading The punctuation is freer
words and places
This short film shares some of a recent brief adventure North. I travelled north to visit Cecilia, who 90 years ago died in Upper Tullochgrue, Rothiemurchus. The story is deeply … Continue reading words and places
words and places
This short film shares some of a recent brief adventure North. I travelled north to visit Cecilia, who 90 years ago died in Upper Tullochgrue, Rothiemurchus. The story is deeply … Continue reading words and places