being and becoming in the world
The above is from the Book of Scottish Anecdote. I made this film about Edinburgh’s first theatre: Scenery in a small place [Playhouse Close, Canongate: a ‘cradle of the legitimate … Continue reading Theatrical Excitement in Edinburgh
John Wilson (1800–1849) was a Scottish singer born in Edinburgh’s Canongate. His family did well enough to move to the new town. His family moved to 4 South Princes Street, … Continue reading Scottish vocalist
Earlier this year I put together an account of the history of East Princes Street Gardens which was primarily based upon the research of Connie Byrom: Recently, John Adam, a … Continue reading ‘a useless and unhealthy puddle’