From Thimble Row to Girgenti
Isabella Thomson Masters was born at 11am on the 15th August 1860 at 19 Hospital Street, Perth. Her young mother worked in a factory and could not read or write. … Continue reading From Thimble Row to Girgenti
Tag: Perth
Created poetry from pain
The A K Library, Perth, has a permanent exhibition on William Soutar the poet who created poetry from pain: William Soutar [1898-1943]: Words not found in this dictionary: To play … Continue reading Created poetry from pain
Needless Necessity
My wife Sian recently recalled running down “Necessity Brae” towards Perth when in a school race. On looking at maps of Perth I discovered that “Necessity Brae” continued as “Needless … Continue reading Needless Necessity
The poetic genius written out of Scottish history
I was delighted to see the Perth poet William Soutar on the front page of the Scotsman of 4th January 2018. Ajay Close is correct, William Soutar has a most rightful place in … Continue reading The poetic genius written out of Scottish history
Words not found in this Dictionary
This is a film about the Scottish poet. William Soutar (1898 – 1943) With Sian I visited William Soutar’s house, 27 William Street, Perth, on Saturday 16th September 2017. The … Continue reading Words not found in this Dictionary
The Odd Dr Todd
This is a film about an eccentric old worthy from the city of Perth, Scotland. To play ‘The odd Dr Todd‘ please click here.
The Dragon’s Hole
This film is for Dai and Eileen: The dragon’s hole [Kinfauns]: To play this short film please click here or on the image above.
A wee space in the whole of time
A wee space in the whole of time: Music credit: “Black Star” as performed by the BBC Proms in tribute to David Bowie