Waxworks 2
The second article on the history of the city’s waxwork museums by Jan Bondeson for the “Edinburgh Evening News” and the “Scotsman” can be found on https://www.scotsman.com/news/people/waxworks-part-2-conjoined-twins-a-half-man-half-elephant-and-a-giant-schoolboy-early-edinburgh-waxworks-brought-freak-shows-to-royal-mile-3175936?amp
Waxworks
Jan Bondeson has written an article for the “Edinburgh Evening News” and the “Scotsman” on the capital’s waxwork museums including the Grand Historical Galleries of Waxworks and Museum at 11 South Bridge.
Alba
A new political party has been founded in Edinburgh. Alba has been formed to campaign for an independent Scotland. The website’s cover page has been photographed from the same angle as the painting of the Scottish Volunteer Review which took place in the Queen’s Park in 1860. albaparty.org
Easter
Fifty spaces are now available for each Sunday service at Greyfriars. Bookings close when the spaces are filled or three hours before the service begins (whichever comes first). On Easter Day two services will be held. The first at 9.30am and a more or less identical service at 11am. More information and frequently asked questions are available at the booking link below.
You must book your place in advance at: https://greyfriarskirk.com/inperson.
Napkin ring
The photograph sent by Jan Bondeson shows a metal ring for holding a napkin engraved with the image of the little dog.
EWH
Over the past three years, the AtlaS.WH project has explored the sustainable management of the World Heritage Sites in Porto, Bordeaux, Florence, Santiago de Compostela, and Edinburgh. As this major project draws to a close, and to mark the week of World Heritage Sites, Edinburgh World Heritage will host the fifth and final series of partnership events, bringing together leading experts to explore the role of heritage in solving issues related to the climate emergency. Guests include the five project partners, experts from the Scottish heritage sector, Edinburgh city managers, and international partners. Over two days, the plans for each urban World Heritage Site will be presented, and we will discuss how the impact of climate change is assessed and addressed through case studies and the latest in sector research.
We invite you to join us for any or all of these free, public CPD sessions, to ask questions and build your understanding on how heritage can be a solution to the climate emergency.
Tickets
Tickets are free – register at the link below
Dates: Tuesday 13 and Wednesday 14 April 2021
Times: from 10am, check the Eventbrite page for details
Venue: Zoom online (joining information will be sent to you via email one week before the event)
| Tickets Tickets are free – register at the link below Dates: Tuesday 13 and Wednesday 14 April 2021 Times: from 10am, check the Eventbrite page for details Venue: Zoom online (joining information will be sent to you via email one week before the event) Please book now to avoid disappointment |
| We look forward to seeing you. If you have any questions, please get in touch using the email below. With best wishes, Gabriella Gabriella Laing International Training Officer 0131 220 7720, gabriella@ewht.org.uk |
Whitekirk
Jan Bondeson has written an article on Whitekirk for the “East Lothian Courier”. The illustration by RP Phillimore is taken from “RP Phillimore’s East Lothian”. https://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/19173088.looking-back-mystery-behind-fire-whitekirk-chu
Sgt Levick
Sergeant Levick the school janitor was kept busy as the pupils were always up to mischief. He was popular with the pupils as he was reckoned to be fair.
Kids’ Bolls
The kids’ bolls consisted of a long narrow room lined with wardrobes or cupboards. A long narrow table ran down the middle of the room. The pupils’ uniforms were stored on shelves in the wardrobes