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
Tag: Waverley
Vault No. 7
Image: AI algorithmic/language-model of a photograph from the Trove archive. Words: John Berger [Landscapes] ‘The East Market Street Vaults are a historic set of disused subterranean stone chambers located near … Continue reading Vault No. 7
Jeffrey’s Audio House
The above photograph was taken in 1955. It is of Jeffrey’s Audio House, 23 Earl Grey Street, Edinburgh [Trove archive] 4 April 1959, The Scotsman: 12 November 1959, The Scotsman: … Continue reading Jeffrey’s Audio House
Edinburgh: TROVE photographs
The Trove archive is a wonderful resource. As a visual artist I am a regular visitor! I have recently been exploring The Scotsman images on Trove. I share below some … Continue reading Edinburgh: TROVE photographs
Landscapes held us
Filmed at Crichope Linn and Gilchristland: To play this short film please click here or on the image above. Music credit: Take Me I’m Yours – an acoustic cover by … Continue reading Landscapes held us
Waverley House
As a child who grow up in Edinburgh, I often passed by Waverley House, 82 Colinton Road, when on the bus going into Edinburgh city centre. To me it looked … Continue reading Waverley House
Thirlestane Tower
Caledonian Mercury, 2 April 1753: The New Statistical Account for Scotland, 1797: 1837: This date has been suggested as the year in which Thirlstane Tower, Yetholm, was “pulled down” [WikiTree] … Continue reading Thirlestane Tower
Edinburgh’s Orphan Hospital
In 1727 Edinburgh merchant Andrew Gairdner, set up a charitable subscription to raise funds to build an orphan institution. The resulting Orphan Hospital, built between 1734 and 1781, below the … Continue reading Edinburgh’s Orphan Hospital