Tag: History

Edinburgh historian uncovers the “grim” history of a Union Canal tenement, including a soldier killed in the Gretna Rail Disaster and a murderous break-in 

Community Alekia Gill Alekia Gill -
THE lives of 13 past residents of an Edinburgh tenement have been recovered by a local historian, and their stories tell a dark tale...

Message in a bottle dating back over 110 years discovered in popular Edinburgh theatre  

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A MESSAGE in a bottle dating back over 110 years has been discovered hidden in a popular Edinburgh theatre.  Historian and photographer Mike Hume found...

Bizarre “prostitute directory” offers “impartial” list of Edinburgh’s sex workers of the past, as 1775 publication covers everything from names and locations to dental...

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A BIZARRE “prostitute directory” has resurfaced, with the 1775 publication offering an “impartial” list of Edinburgh’s sex workers of the past.  The directory, titled Ranger’s...

The People’s Story Museum reopens after lengthy campaign to save Edinburgh’s only institution dedicated to working-class history 

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THE People’s Story Museum reopened yesterday after being forced to close due to council spending cuts.  The unique collection, situated in Edinburgh’s Canongate, was forced...

House-hunters offered bizarre opportunity to own 1950s nuclear bunker set in the heart of the Peak District

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HOUSE-HUNTERS have been offered the bizarre opportunity to own a 1950s nuclear bunker set in the heart of the Peak District.  The rare piece of...

Lindsays highlights remarkable Clan Cameron connection

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A CLAN gathering has spotlighted the remarkable relationship between one of Scotland's historic families and a leading independent legal firm. Lindsays supported heritage talks at...
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