Tag: Photography

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N O T I C E S

Here is where we meet: Parton Parish Churchyard:

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The Chrystal family

I have been exploring this wonderful collection in the Trove archive: The photographs are by father and son. The father was George Chrystal [1851-1911], Professor of Mathematics at the University … Continue reading The Chrystal family

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Magnus Jackson, father and son [Evergreen]

2 March 1891, Perthshire Constitutional Journal: Transference of photography business, 62 Princes Street, Perth, from father to son: 5 April 1891 census: 28 April 1891, Perth & Dundee Evening Telegraph: … Continue reading Magnus Jackson, father and son [Evergreen]

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‘One of the most brilliant students’

I recently came across a fascinating account of the life of Dr Francis Maxwell Chrystal [1882-1944], written by James Hamilton, Research Principal for the WS Society.  Much of the photographic … Continue reading ‘One of the most brilliant students’

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Chrystal photographs

I am working on a number of posts for Hole Ousia that will explore the lives and work of a father and son. The father was George Chrystal [1851-1911] a … Continue reading Chrystal photographs

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‘The true content of a photograph is invisible’

I find this a delightful image. It is a view of one-side of the Grassmarket. Exactly when the photograph was taken is unknown, but is estimated to be sometime between … Continue reading ‘The true content of a photograph is invisible’