This type of building was common in Edinburgh well into the 19th century
Archive for May, 2005
Timber Fronted House
Wednesday, May 25th, 2005The White Hart Inn Edinburgh 18th century
Wednesday, May 25th, 2005
The Water Gate
Wednesday, May 25th, 2005
It was here that Presbyterians from South Leith Church went when the church was taken over by the troops of Oliver Cromwell in 1650.
meet the Relatives
Wednesday, May 25th, 2005
John Arthur, a local genealogist, will offer to give some pointers on tracing your family history.
Monday 6th, Wednesday 8th & Friday 10th June
03.00 PM to 04.00 PM.
Free Event.
VENUE DETAILS:
South Leith Parish Church Halls
6 Henderson Street, Leith Edinburgh
Sir Harry Lauder
Tuesday, May 24th, 2005Age and experience beat objective chance
Tuesday, May 24th, 2005Bernardo Bertolucci made a remarkable film of his story, in which Peter O’Toole played the boy emperor’s Scots tutor, Reginald Johnston. The true story is perhaps even more remarkable. It is documented in a collection of photographs of China recently loaned to the National Photographic Collection, a selection of which is included in a show of recent acquisitions at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery.
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Historic city boxing ring set to be hooked up at museum
Monday, May 23rd, 2005Boxing chiefs are trying to find a new home for the ring before Sparta amateur boxing club in McDonald Road is demolished to make way for houses.
Sparta boss George Forsyth said he was determined that the boxing ring would be saved from the scrapheap and is hopeful it can be preserved as a museum exhibit for fans of the sport.
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Composer defends clearances historian
Monday, May 23rd, 2005Dr James MacMillan, composer-conductor of the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, has ridden to the defence of Michael Fry, who has been widely attacked for claiming tales of mass eviction are exaggerated.
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The Broughton Tolbooth 17th century
Monday, May 23rd, 2005
The Heart of Midlothian 18th century
Monday, May 23rd, 2005
